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Chiropractors primarily use manipulation ("adjustment") of the spine as a treatment. Such treatments trace back to ancient China, Greece and Egypt.〔 It gained popularity in the late 19th century, with the development of osteopathic and chiropractic medicine in North America.〔 Spinal manipulation (''SMT'') became more popular in the 1980s.〔 It includes manipulation and massage to "adjust" the spine and related tissues,〔 and is a primary basis of chiropractic.〔 Systematic reviews have not found evidence that chiropractic manipulation is effective for any medical condition, with the possible exception of treatment for back pain.〔 The safety of manipulation, particularly on the cervical spine has been debated.〔 Adverse results, including death, are rare, with very low mortality rates.〔〔 Chiropractors may use exercise and other treatments and advice.〔 == Interventions == Skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including manipulation and mobilization, are used to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures, to reduce pain and to increase range of motion and general health. The approach is generally conservative, and treatment may include: * manual procedures, including spinal or joint manipulation or mobilization, soft‐tissue and reflex techniques; * exercise, and other active care; * psychosocial aspects of patient management; * patient education on spinal health, posture, nutrition and lifestyle modifications; * emergency treatment and acute pain management; * other supportive measures, including the use of back supports and orthotics; * recognition of the limitations of chiropractic care, and of the need for referral to other health professionals. Chiropractors may also use exercise and other conservative treatments and advice.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chiropractic treatment techniques」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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