What is Chiropractic and a Chiropractor (Doctor of Chiropractic)

Chiropractic is art, science and philosophy. It repairs segments of the spine, repositions vertebrae, and improves nerve function so that muscles can function normally again. All this without prescription of medication.

When vertebrae exert pressure on nerves, muscle function changes. After all, nerves transmit messages between brain and muscles so that the body can function properly. An incorrectly positioned vertebra leads to abnormal nerve impulses and bodily functions.

The Doctor of Chiropractic training is the same as that of a medical doctor. However, chiropractic in Rivierenland emphasizes the relationship between the structure of the spine, muscles, and nerves. A study usually takes four years and is followed at university to obtain a Bachelor of Science. The study is then completed in another four years at a university of chiropractic.

The word chiropractic can be split into two words: chiro (done by hand) and practice (practice, action, performing actions). A chiropractor works by hand and with a treatment table so that blockages in the spine can be removed.

The definition of health is the sound of body or mind: freedom from illnesses and complaints. Each anatomical map shows that hips, shoulders and eyes are placed symmetrically. This is the optimal position and ensures that vertebrae, muscles and joints can function normally. A change in these positions results in altered muscle function and loss of joint movement. You have probably heard someone say that “he feels eighty”. This is usually the result of an altered position of vertebral levels that has overloaded the joints and muscles.