During the late 19th century osteopathy and chiropractic evolved in the North America. Their main strength lie in dealing with backache, neck pain and other musculoskeletal disorders. They are now widely accepted by conventional medicine. When it comes to treating asthma and allergies, osteopathy and chiropractic work by alleviating stress and tension, balancing or realigning the spine, and loosening the muscles which, in turn, may improve lung functions.
Both osteopathy and chiropractic are highly respected professions and in most countries practitioners are state registered just like any other health professional. They practice alongside conventional medicine in the United States, Australasia and Europe. Practitioners believe abnormalities in the joints and muscles are brought about through stress, poor posture and accidents.
They use their hands to manipulate joints and muscles in order to relieve pain and improve mobility. The word chiropractic comes from Greek which means hands and practice. Chiropractic was developed by a Canadian grocer and bonesetter in 1895. He tested his theories on his office janitor, who had been deaf for 17 years following a back injury.
He examined his back and found a dislocated vertebra, which he manipulated, causing the janitor's hearing, unexpectedly to return. The theory behind the technique he developed is that minor spinal displacements can cause nerve irritation, which in turn leads to disturbance of the nervous system and eventually illness. Chiropractors believe that many ailments begin in the spine. If the vertebrae are misaligned or maladjusted, what chiropractors refer to as subdued, this not only restricts the nerves, causing pain, but also interferes with the body's innate intelligence or vital force.
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