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What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural, preventative, and non-invasive form of health care which is based on the principle that the body has the inherent ability to heal without the use of drugs or surgery. This fundamental approach to wellness mirrors a new and changing attitude toward health care in the United States and around the world.
Since an individual's health is either directly or indirectly controlled by the nervous system, interference within this system impairs normal
function and lowers resistance to disease.
Through chiropractic adjustments, nervous system interference due to abnormalities in the musculoskeletal relationships of the vertebrae
(called subluxations) can be corrected. This allows the nervous system to function properly, enabling the body to self-regulate and
self-heal through its own natural recuperative powers.
Chiropractors are highly skilled in the art of adjusting all the articulations of the body, thereby reducing or minimizing the effects of
chronic or acute trauma and biomechanical instability. The adjustment is a gentle and specific maneuver which can be applied effectively
and safely to people no matter their age.
Chiropractic Compared to Medical Eduction
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Chiropractic
Classroom Hours |
Medical
Classroom Hours |
| Anatomy |
540 |
508 |
| Physiology |
240 |
326 |
| Pathology |
360 |
401 |
| Chemisty |
165 |
325 |
| Microbiology |
120 |
114 |
| Diagnosis |
630 |
324 |
| Neurology |
320 |
112 |
| X-Ray |
360 |
148 |
| Psychiatry |
60 |
144 |
| Obstetrics |
60 |
148 |
| Orthopedics |
210 |
156 |
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| Total Hours |
2,887 |
2,706 |
This comparison chart is based on the review of curriculm catalogues from eleven chiropractic colleges and twenty-two medical schools in the United States.
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If you have more questions about Chiropractic, you should contact Dr. Klein at 480-456-1234 or email. Also, you can find out consumer information and answers to common questions about chiropractic care at the International Chiropractic Association Web Site. More information is also available through our Links and Reviews section.
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