subject: Chiropractic Treatment And Chiropractors [print this page] Chiropractic was created by Daniel David Palmer in 1895 as a natural healing therapy. It also involves changes to lifestyle that include exercise, diet and sleeping habits. Chiropractic is a Philosophy, art, and science of things natural. A good Chiropractor uses all three parts of Chiropractic to achieve a common goal between the patient and the doctor. A good clinic is unique in that both doctors have the same philosophy and scientific principles, but the art of Chiropractic, the technique, is different and unique to each doctor. A chiropractor normally uses x-rays and other diagnostic images and laboratory tests to analyze the condition of body structure. While some chiropractors make use of their hands to treat patients, others use instruments. A chiropractor uses light and heat therapy as also massage and water therapy. Other techniques adopted by chiropractors include soft tissue manipulation, trigger-point manipulation or deep tissue massage. Some chiropractors work solo , while some are a part of larger group or chiropractic institution or hospital. A chiropractor is a physician who takes care of the health problems associated with the muscular, nervous and skeletal systems.
