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• Chiropractic care is an ancient health care practice involving spinal manipulation that can provide relief from a number of musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders.

  The origin of chiropractic care can be followed back to 2700 B.C. and 1500 B.C., through ancient Greek and Chinese documents. In ancient Greece, Hippocrates wrote about gaining insight into diseases by learning the details of the spine.ACA: History of Chiropractic Care WebMD: What is the history of the discovery and us of chiropractic?

• Fast Facts

  1. Modern profession founded: 1895WebMD: What is the history of the discovery and us of chiropractic?
  2. Founder of modern profession: Daniel David PalmerWebMD: What is the history of the discovery and us of chiropractic?
  3. 1897: Palmer School of Chiropractic foundedACA: History of Chiropractic Care
  4. 3rd largest primary health care fieldTrottier Chiropractic Center: Chiropractic Care
  5. 20% of Americans have had chiropractic careNCCAM: An Introduction to Chiropractic
  6. Chiropractors cannot prescribe drugs or perform surgeries

• Possible Uses

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Various injuries
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Headache
  • Arthritis

• Disclaimer

  The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before undergoing chiropractic care.

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