Back adjustment and chiropractic adjustment are terms used by chiropractic specialists to explain their techniques to spinal manipulation, along with some osteopaths, that utilize the term modification. Research has shown that chiropractic treatment is effective for bone and joint conditions. However, claims regarding dealing with non-musculoskeletal problems are not supported by proof. Spine changes were among several chiropractic strategies created in the 19th century by Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic care. Claims produced the benefits of spinal adjustments vary from momentary, palliative (pain alleviating) impacts to long term health and preventative treatment.
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