{"id":3025,"date":"2023-05-05T13:53:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T13:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kiro.is\/what-is-chiropractic\/"},"modified":"2023-06-13T19:25:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T19:25:54","slug":"what-is-chiropractic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kiro.is\/en\/what-is-chiropractic\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Chiropractic?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”8%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”10%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bottom_padding=”4%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” gradient_type=”default”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_highlighted_text style=”none” custom_font_size=”3vw” font_size_tablet=”6vw” font_line_height=”1.2″]\n

What is chiropractic and how can it benefit you?<\/em><\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n

Chiropractic is a system used to treat the body. This system sees the body as a whole, where all parts have a purpose and contribute to the optimal functioning of the whole. Special emphasis is placed on the spine and the body’s nervous system. 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Below are some things that chiropractors usually work on.[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal_shadow” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”closed” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Reduce pain”][vc_column_text]By treating the spine and other joints of the body, using a chiropractic approach, pain can be reduced. Pain and problems in the musculoskeletal system can often be attributed to stiffness in the joints or incorrect body posture, which affects the position and strength of the spine. Examples of such pain are lower back pain, neck pain and headache, pain in the limbs, pelvic floor, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Improve flexibility and motor skills”][vc_column_text]When the body’s musculoskeletal system is filled with inflammation, stiffness and misalignment, or imbalances, it inhibits a person’s ability to move naturally. By treating the spine and other joints and joints in the body, with a chiropractic approach, it is possible to increase flexibility and range of motion in the individual.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Reduce inflammation in the body”][vc_column_text]By freeing up the spine and improving mobility and normal functioning of the nervous system, the body can begin to reduce the inflammation and thus the pain that the individual is experiencing.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Improve posture”][vc_column_text]Through a chiropractic approach and manipulation of the spine, joints and muscles of the body, a person’s posture can be improved.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Default” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Preventive treatment for injuries and other discomforts”][vc_column_text]Chiropractic care can help prevent injuries and other discomfort or pain by improving mobility and normal functioning of the nervous system, joints and muscles. Thus, chiropractic treatment works well as a preventative treatment.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Improve the functioning of the nervous system”][vc_column_text]Chiropractic treatment can have a very positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, by ensuring its normal functioning in the body.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Improve health holistically”][vc_column_text]With a chiropractic approach, the individual is examined holistically. In this way, a chiropractor does not only look at physical symptoms, but looks at the individual holistically and includes factors such as diet, exercise, working conditions, stress and movement skills. 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