Chiropractic (from Greek chiros and praktikos meaning "done by hand") is a health care profession whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. It is based on the premise that a spinal joint dysfunction can interfere with the nervous system and result in many different conditions of diminished health.

Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by D. D. Palmer, and it is now practiced in more than 100 countries.



Surveys show that chiropractic patients have the highest satisfaction rate among the various healthcare disciplines.