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 A few weeks ago I had a chat with a Daily Express journalist. He was exploring the differences between chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists for a piece in the paper. I explained that, in my view, there were a lot of similarities between ostoepaths and chiropractors. Both are regulated by an Act of parliament like doctors and dentists; both study for 4 or 5 years for a BSc or MSc degree; both have been going for over 100 years; both use manipulation to treat muscle and joint problems; both have a special interest in treating spinal problems
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 Chiropractors treat problems with joints, bones and muscles, and the effects they have on the nervous system. Working on all the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine, they use their hands to make often gentle, specific adjustments (the chiropractic word for manipulation) to improve the efficiency of the nervous system and release the body's natural healing ability.
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 Chiropractic works by unlocking stiff and dysfunctional joints, especially in the spine. Surely it can't be that simple! Well no it's not, but it is a good place to start. Whilst we do get the joints the moving, restoring flexibility decreases muscle spasm and inflammation. But the effects on the nervous system are even more profound.
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 Don't look...unless you're really interested. (It can be a bit dull!). On the other hand the research does show that chiropractic works for back pain, neck pain, headaches and some other things.
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