What is chiropractic.
(From the website of The General Chiropractic Council).
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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. There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustment (World Federation of Chiropractic, 1999).
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| Diagnostic procedures include comprehensive case histories and conventional clinical examinations with neurological and orthopaedic testing. When necessary x-rays are taken. The first priority is to check for “red flags”, which are indicators of conditions that require referral to a GP or a hospital. Only after that is consideration given to what chiropractic treatment is appropriate. | 
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By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system chiropractors can play a major part in relieving disorders, and any accompanying pain or discomfort, arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture or illness. Today’s chiropractors treat many thousands of patients each week for a wide variety of conditions. They support their treatment with advice about their patient’s work, diet and exercise. A Medical Research Journal in 1990 and 1995 found that chiropractic treatment of back pain was more effective than hospital outpatient treatment. |
| Chiropractic is a fast-growing independent health care profession in the United Kingdom and it is regulated now by the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). |
Is it safe?
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The Department of Health’s information Pack on Complementary Medicine (CAM) for Primary Groups advises that “…. from a legal point of view, GP’s can safely refer their patients to CAM therapists who are:
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