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"IN TOUCH" 2002 edition)
CHIROPRACTIC
Chiropractic is a profession
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Which specialises in
the diagnosis and treatment of conditions which are due to the mechanical
dysfunction of the joints and their effects on the nervous system.
Chiropractors use their hands to adjust the joints of your spine
and limbs where signs of restriction in movement are found, improving
mobility and relieving pain. Your body's own healing processes will
then be able to get on with the task of improving your health. Symptoms
of discomfort, pain and even disease are a warning that our body
is not functioning properly and should not be ignored. Depending
on where the nerve irritation has occurred in your spine, your symptoms
may include the following:
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Your chiropractor is trained to diagnose and treat the cause of these symptoms without prescribing drugs or use surgical procedures. Chiropractic, which is suitable for everyone, including new-born babies, the elderly, pregnant women and sports enthusiasts, has become the largest drugless health care profession in the Western world because it has helped millions of people recover from painful symptoms whilst minimising the use of drugs and surgery in their lives.
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