Chiropractic medicine was founded in 1895 by D.D. Palmer and is now practiced in over 100 countries.

Chiropractic care is an alternative health care profession that focuses on a holistic approach to patient care. Although it involves the treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system in order to improve the overall health of the body, it places specific emphasis on injury and illness prevention. Chiropractic care is noninvasive and focuses on the body's inherent ability to heal itself.

The exact chiropractic approach used and treatment plan decided upon depends on both the doctor of chiropractic medicine and the patient's condition.