Chiropractic is a form of health care that believes that good health and well-being are the natural disposition of the body. 

An essential part of good health is the proper alignment of the spine.  In some cases pain is derived from the misalignment of the spine, also called subluxation. The chiropractic physician removes the cause of pain and allows the body to heal itself by correcting the subluxations of the spine.

Chiropractic is non-invasive and conservative in its approach to health. It does not utilize drugs or surgery, but rather enhances the body’s ability to heal itself.

Your Doctor's Qualifications
A Doctor of Chiropractic's training requires a minimum of six years of college and clinic internship before receiving a license. 

Areas of scientific study include anatomy, neurology, bacteriology, pathology, physiology, biochemistry, pediatrics, geriatrics, spinal biomechanics, orthopedics, X-ray, cardiology, nutrition, physiotherapy, gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems, and infectious diseases. 

Every chiropractic graduate must pass a 4-part national board examination and state licensure examinations in order to be licensed by the Iowa Board of Chiropractic Examiners, a division of the Iowa Department of Public Health.