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chiropracticIn alternative medicine, technique of manipulation of the spine and other parts of the body, based on the principle that physical disorders are attributable to aberrations in the functioning of the nervous system, which manipulation can correct. Developed in the 1890s by US practitioner Daniel David Palmer, chiropractic is widely practised today by accredited therapists, although orthodox medicine remains sceptical of its efficacy except for the treatment of back problems. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Developed by chiropractors for their own daughter this crescent-shaped pillow comfortably supports baby's spine and pelvis. Chiropractors, dieticians and physiotherapists are currently subsidised by Medicare. Overall, appropriate selection of imaging was 72% over a recent study period--lowest for chiropractors, highest for OB-GYNs. |
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