Chiropractic definition

Chiropractic means the science, art and philosophy of things natural, the science of locating and removing interference with the transmissions or expression of nerve forces in the human body by the correction of misalignments or subluxations of the articulations and adjacent structures, more especially those of the vertebral column and pelvis, for the purpose of restoring and maintaining health for treatment of human disease primarily by, but not limited to, adjustment and manipulation of the human structure. It shall include, but not be limited to, the prescription and administration of all natural agents in all forms to assist in the healing act, such as food, water, heat, cold, electricity, mechanical appliances, herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies and any necessary diagnostic procedure, excluding invasive procedures, except as provided by the board by rule and regulation. It shall exclude operative surgery and prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs, except as permitted by statute and corresponding regulation.
Chiropractic means General Treatment that is:
Chiropractic means a drugless system of health care based on the principle that interference with the transmission of nerve impulses may cause disease, per Title 24 Delaware Code, Chapter 7, Board of Chiropractic, as amended.

Examples of Chiropractic in a sentence

  • Chiropractic Services are covered when performed by a chiropractor licensed and practicing within the scope of his license.

  • Author: Board of Chiropractic ExaminersStatutory Authority: Code of Ala.

  • Chiropractic Services • Chiropractic services received in your home.

  • Chiropractic Services are not covered when maintenance level of therapy is attained.

  • General exercise programs, even when recommended by a Physician or a Chiropractic Physician, and even when provided by a Licensed Occupational Therapist.


More Definitions of Chiropractic

Chiropractic means that science and art which utilizes the inherent recuperative powers of the body and deals with the relationship between the nervous system and the spinal column, including its immediate articulations, and the role of its relationship in the restoration and maintenance of health;
Chiropractic means a drugless system of health care based on the principle that interference with the transmission of nerve impulses may cause disease.
Chiropractic means a drugless system of health care based on the principle that interference with the
Chiropractic means "Chiropractic" as defined in 24 Del.C. §701 and in 24 DE Admin. Code 700. "Chiropractic care or services" means those practices that a licensed doctor of chiropractic is licensed to provide pursuant to 24 Del.C. Ch. 7 and 24 DE Admin. Code 700.
Chiropractic means the services described in Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 440, section 440.60, and subsection (1) of section 20-24 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Chiropractic means and include that practice of health care
Chiropractic means a drugless system of health care based on the principle that interference with the transmission of nerve impulses may cause disease, per 24 Del.C., Ch. 7, Board of Chiropractic, as amended.