A chiropractor treats the spine, including vertebrae, discs, nerves, muscles and ligaments. Some of the symptoms treated by the chiropractor are tenderness, pain, swelling, restricted range of motion, misaligned vertebrae, arthritis and disease of the spine. Orthopedic, neurological and palpation tests and X-rays are used in diagnosis. Chiropractic care incorporates spinal care and realignment, exercise, good nutrition and stress management. In a nationwide Gallup study, nine of 10 chiropractic patients felt their treatment was effective.
Chiropractors believe that with a normally functioning spine, the body is better able to heal.
The spinal cord, protected by the spine, is the main pathway of the nervous system, controlling feeling, movement and function throughout the body. Designed to support your weight and protect the spinal cord, the spine is the vital link between the brain and the nervous system, affecting the entire body. Delegates from chiropractic professional organizations, the Department of Defense, Surgeons General of the services and General Accounting Office will develop and conduct the Chiropractic Care Program. This Oversight Advisory Committee will provide treatment protocols, credentialing standards and implementation guidelines, prepare reports and evaluate the program. The new NTWA command insignia was unveiled during the stand- up ceremony.