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The popularity of chiropractors, medical professionals who specialize in manipulating the spine and other body parts to align them properly and relieve pain, has been increasing steadily for years. What is it about these doctors that so many people find attractive?

Traditional medicine practitioners have historically dismissed them as quacks. However, a recent study found that chiropractors do just as good - if not better - a job than traditional medical doctors at treating chronic back pain. The study followed 405 patients with chronic low back pain who went to either a traditional doctor or specialist manipulation (chiropractor) for 18 months. The study, which was published in the found that there were no significant differences in how the two groups fared.

More patients who saw the chiropractor reported improvement after 18 months. The findings also showed that fewer visits to a chiropractor were needed compared to traditional medicine. This is not surprising given that chiropractors are trained specifically manipulation and are therefore better able to treat back pain than traditional medical doctors who receive less training on how the spine works and its impact on other body parts.

Professional medical associations have been slow to recognize the benefits of chiropractic care, but many are beginning to embrace this third option for treatment of back pain and related conditions. Read More...