What Is Chiropractic Intervention?

Chiropractic intervention is generally considered an alternative form of medicine that centers on working with and amplifying a body’s ability to heal naturally. More specifically, chiropractic intervention is used to help patients who may be dealing with problems of the musculoskeletal system.

What this typically amounts to is what’s called manual therapy. It’s a fancy way of saying that the chiropractor puts his hands on you and then makes adjustments to your body depending on what’s ailing you.

So, for example, if you have a case of joint pain, the chiropractor may decide to force the joint through a series of motions such as rotations. If it’s a problem with your back, the chiropractor may decide to lay you down and force your spine into a readjusted state.

Chiropractors tend to fall into two categories – “straights,” who believe that the discipline alone is enough to cure you, and “mixers,” who may or may not mix in ideas from mainline and other alternative medicines.

Because of this differentiation, it is most important to research your chiropractor before you set an appointment. Some such practitioners may decided to use alternative medicines – acupuncture, ayurveda or some other type – that you may not be comfortable with.