| The body is a complex system of blood, bones, | | | | maintain, and restore movement and function |
| nerves, muscles, and organs. There are so many | | | | with their physical bodies. A therapist in this field |
| factors involved with the correct function of the | | | | may specialize in rehabilitation of the heart, the |
| human body that it's almost a wonder that there | | | | brain, muscle systems, as well as skin and |
| are so many healthy people. The body requires a | | | | geriatric issues. Popular forms of physical therapy |
| delicate balance in order to function correctly. | | | | include sports therapy and rehabilitation therapy. |
| Because of this, there has been criticism towards | | | | Chiropractic Care |
| western medicine as being too eager to turn to | | | | Chiropractors specialize in the treatment and care |
| medication as a way to solve the body's | | | | of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the |
| problems, and other alternative forms of medical | | | | spine. They focus on the effects of the nervous |
| systems have emerged. Many people believe that | | | | system through problems in the spine and |
| body has a natural ability to heal and maintain | | | | musculoskeletal system. Treatment involves |
| itself. This is called natural healing. It places | | | | manual manipulation and adjustment of the spine, |
| emphasis on natural remedies and holistic | | | | tissues, and joints to improve function of many |
| approaches, including minimal use of surgery and | | | | areas of the body. It emphasizes a non-evasive |
| drugs. There are several medical fields that utilize | | | | treatment in an effort to guide the body to |
| this approach. | | | | normal health and avoid unnecessary medication |
| Physical Therapy | | | | and surgery. |
| Physical therapists help individuals develop, | | | | |