Traditional & Alternative Medicine

Chiropractic and Osteopathic Medicine

Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine disturbed with the diagnosis, management, and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and the effects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health. Chiropractors seek to decrease pain and improve the functionality of patients via exercise and other therapies. Osteopathy is a system of supportive medicine involving the treatment of medical disorders through the direction and massage of the skeleton and musculature. Even through osteopathy takes a holistic approach to medical care; it also embraces modern medical knowledge, including the use of medication, surgery, and radiation.