Chiropractic Therapy

Chiropractic Therapy is based on the philosophy that ailments can be treated by manipulating the musculoskeletal system. Practitioners work on the theory that the diagnosis and treatment of disease is related to the manner in which the nervous system functions. The body structure especially that of the backbone and body functions are considered to be intimately related. Disease can be caused by the nervous system being agitated by chemical, mechanical, or even psychic forces. Chiropractors attempt to bring relief by manipulating the vertebrae so that the nerves in the region may be released of stress. Chiropractic also includes chiropractic acupuncture.

Osteoarthritis

Obesity is strongly associated with osteoarthritis, and in particular a dose dependent relationship has been found to exist between BMI and risk of developing osteoarthritis of the knees. Excessive osteoarthritis of otherwise healthy joints is known to contribute towards osteoarthritis, but obesity is also a risk factor for developing osteoarthritis in non-weight-bearing joints, and current research indicates a more complex relationship exists between osteoarthritis and obesity than can be explained by biomechanical stress alone.