About Chiropractic
What is Chiropractic?
- Alignment
- Movement
- Health
Chiropractic is a healthcare profession focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing musculoskeletal disorders—problems affecting the bones, joints, muscles, and their impact on the nervous system and overall health.
Globally, respected health organisations define chiropractic as:
- General Chiropractic Council (UK): Chiropractors treat issues with the musculoskeletal system, helping restore movement and function.
- World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC): Chiropractors treat issues with the musculoskeletal system, helping restore movement and function.
- National Health Service (NHS – UK): A hands-on treatment for bones, muscles, and joints, classified as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
- World Health Organisation (WHO): Chiropractic addresses neuromusculoskeletal disorders and their effects on overall health, with a focus on manual techniques.
- British Chiropractic Association (BCA): A regulated primary healthcare profession that considers the physical, emotional, and social aspects of well-being.
- Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC): A discipline that supports the body's natural healing ability, without drugs or surgery, while working alongside other healthcare providers when needed.
Three key principles of Chiropractic
Your health is your greatest asset, and chiropractic is here to support you in living life to the fullest.
Science
The research that supports
our work.
Art
The skill and technique of
delivering care.
Philosophy
The understanding of why we do what we do.
A Brief History
- Origins
- Evolution
- Impact
Chiropractic care is:
- Drug-free
- Surgery-free
- Non-invasive
Chiropractic was founded in 1895 when D.D. Palmer performed an adjustment on a deaf janitor, reportedly restoring his hearing.
Since then, chiropractic has evolved into a respected, evidence-based profession practised worldwide for over 130 years.