Chiropractic is the world’s largest complementary and alternative healthcare solution proven effective in treating conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, via manipulation without the use of drugs or surgeries. The focus is on treating the root causes of potential ailments instead of just the symptoms, similar to the ‘tip of the iceberg’ metaphor.

The chiropractic discipline specialises in the important structures of the body, with a strong focus on the spine. The spinal cord – the main pathway of the nervous system – is located within the canal space of the spine and functions as the nerve superhighway, transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. All bodily functions and movements are essentially linked by this system.

As such, a subluxation (partial dislocation in chiropractic terms) or spinal misalignment can affect the spinal nerve as it exits the spinal cord, leading to a handful of common physical wellbeing issues such as headaches, pain on necks or lower backs, extreme numbness or tingling sensations, slipped discs (i.e. spinal disc herniation), to name a few. A chiropractic adjustment helps realign the spine, releases pressure on pinched nerves and other irritations and in turn provides relief.