The Chiropractic Method Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts. Doctors of Chiropractic (DC) are physicians who look at the human body as an integrated structure, and give special attention to its physiological and biochemical aspects including structural, spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular, nutritional, emotional, and environmental relationships. The procedures used by Doctors of Chiropractic are based on academic and clinical training received in and through accredited chiropractic colleges. Training includes but is not limited to the use of current diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as the adjustment and manipulation of the articulations also of the adjacent tissues of the human body, particularly of the spinal column. Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-surgical science, also does not include pharmaceuticals or surgery. Chiropractors are first-contact physicians who possess the diagnostic skills to differentiate health conditions treatable by chiropractic procedures alone from those that require referral to other health care professionals or should be co-managed with other health care professionals. Chiropractors provide conservative management of nerve, muscle, and skeletal disorders also related conditions. Including but not limited to, back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Chiropractors are expert providers of spinal and other therapeutic adjustments. They also utilize a variety of manual, mechanical and electrical therapeutic methods to achieve results. Chiropractors also provide patient evaluation and instructions regarding health promotion through proper nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification among others.