Chiropractic practice is that branch of health care that involves diagnosis and treatment of the conditions of muscles, tendons, joints and nerves, particularly of the spine. Chiropractors primarily use manual and physical methods of treatment, ranging from myotherapy and spinal joint adjustments to ultrasound therapy, rehabilitative exercises, and ergonomic advice.

Most chiropractic patients suffer from back pain, neck pain and recurring and long-standing headaches. However, chiropractors also treat conditions as varied as tendonitis in the shoulder; tennis elbow; repetitive strain injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in the wrist, knee injuries, and the pain associated with osteoarthritis in the knee; jaw pain associated with movement disorders of the joint of the jaw (TMJ dysfunction); and pain related to the collapse of the arch of the foot.