Physiotherapists often use machines, stretching or exercises to relieve the pain. Studies show that there are two reasons your back pain will last longer. One is the length of time you have left it before seeking help. The other is if you have seen a Physiotherapist. Exercise has been found to be useless for acute back pain.
Historical differences account for the names.
Both professions use soft tissue techniques as well as specific vertebral adjustment. The same Universities graduate both disciplines. In fact in some Universities medical, chiropractic and osteopathic students all attend the same Basic Science classes. Our Clinic has Registered X-ray equipment. Chiropractors use the spine to access the nervous system.