Melva Mitchell Gray There is no evidence that chiropractic works in the treatment of diseases that have nothing to do with the musculoskeletal system.
The systematic reviews of controlled clinical trials of treatments by chiropractors have found no evidence that chiropractic manipulation is effective with the possible exception of treating back pain.
Melva Mitchell Fort Worth Mainstream health care and government organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) view chiropractor as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and a 2008 study reported that 31% of chiropractors surveyed classified it as CAM, 27% as integrated medicine and 12% as mainstream medicine.
Like doctors, chiropractors practice a hands-on approach to healthcare that includes examining, diagnosing and treating the patient.
Melva Mitchell Chiropractors are trained to recommend exercise for treatment and rehabilitation of bones, muscles and joints as well as nutritional, nutritional and lifestyle advice.