Overview

Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Chiropractors (practitioners of Chiropractic) use their hands to treat medical problems of the bones, muscles and joints.

Chiropractors use a range of techniques, with an emphasis on manipulation of the spine.  They may also offer advice on diet, exercise and lifestyle, and rehabilitation programmes that involve exercises to do in your own time.

Chiropractors use a wide range of manual techniques which is commonly used for musculoskeletal conditions (affecting the muscles, bones and joints).