Chiropractic is a branch of healthcare discipline firmly grounded in science. Although its main focus is the relationship between the skeleton (particularly the spine) and the nervous system that runs through it, chiropractic is concerned with the health of the entire body. Chiropractors use various diagnostic methods, including X-rays and orthopeadic tests to discover the state of your health, paying particular attention to your spine and joint structure. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), physical therapy, and other manual adjustments are their primary methods of helping your body to recover from its injured state.
The word chiropractic comes from a combination of two Greek words "chiro" and "praktikis", meaning "done by hand". "Treatment by hand" was an accepted form of therapy in ancient Greece. Hippocrates, who is regarded as the founder of medical inquiry, made the first recorded references to spinal manipulation. 1995 marked the 100th anniversary of the evolution of modern chiropractic. In recognition of this milestone, centennial celebrations were held across Canada and throughout the world. Canada Post issued a commemorative stamp in recognition of the centennial of the profession, and to honour its Canadian Found, Dr. Daniel David Palmer.
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