FAQ
A chiropractor is a healthcare professional whose goal is to identify, correct, and prevent potential joint subluxations that disrupt proper communication between the nervous system and the body.
His approach is based on a holistic view of the body, perceived as a dynamic entity where physical, psychological, and emotional dimensions are closely interconnected.
Through precise manual adjustments, the chiropractor aims to restore the body’s natural self-regulating ability for optimal health.
Chiropractic is the only healthcare profession with a standardized global education. In France, the Franco-European Institute of Chiropractic (IFEC), located in Paris and Toulouse, is the only school accredited by the Ministry of Health and the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE).
The program lasts 5 full-time years (previously 6 years) and includes an intensive curriculum combining theoretical and practical courses, as well as clinical and hospital internships, ensuring a high level of competence and safety in practice.
In a continuous effort to maintain quality, chiropractors engage in ongoing training to stay up to date with the latest scientific and technical advancements in the field.
In France, the title of chiropractor has been officially recognized and legalized by the Ministry of Health since 2002 (Kouchner Law) and has been registered with the Regional Health Agency (ARS) since 2013. It is the only non-medical practitioner authorized to perform cervical manipulations without medical advice.
Internationally, the title of chiropractor varies by country. For example, in Switzerland, chiropractors are authorized to prescribe medication and perform imaging. In fact, chiropractic is the world’s leading manual healthcare profession and the third largest healthcare profession after medicine and dentistry. The profession is recognized in many countries by scientific and health authorities such as the WHO, INSERM, NIH, and NICE.
Chiropractic and osteopathy are two related manual professions that share a holistic view of the human body, but they have notable differences in both philosophy and practice.
Chiropractic care is suitable for everyone, from newborns to older adults. The techniques used are carefully adapted to meet each individual’s specific needs, ensuring effective and safe treatment.
A chiropractic adjustment may be accompanied by an audible sound, the well-known “crack” or “pop.”
This sound occurs due to a decrease in intra-articular pressure, where carbon dioxide present in the synovial fluid transitions from a liquid to a gas state, similar to opening a bottle of sparkling water. This noise is not related to the friction or movement of bones.
It is a phenomenon called cavitation, which is completely painless and natural for the body, providing immediate relief and improved mobility.
Note that this sound is not always present, and the effectiveness of the adjustment does not depend on its occurrence.
Chiropractic treatments are not covered by social security in France. However, more than 400 private health insurance companies offer partial or full reimbursement for complementary and alternative medicine, depending on your coverage. It is recommended to check with your health insurance provider.
Manual Adjustment (Diversified, Gonstead)
This is a precise, quick, low-force movement performed on a specific joint (spine, extremities, jaw). It is a technique unique to chiropractors, aimed at correcting a subluxation, which is not a displaced joint but a dysfunctional one. It may be accompanied by an audible sound, the “crack,” which is entirely painless and natural for the body.
Mechanically assisted adjustment (Thompson, Toggle, Cox)
This is a manual adjustment supported by a “drop” or a flexion / extension / distraction motion using a specific chiropractic table. Without cavitation (no “crack” sound), it is comfortable and just as effective.
Instrumental Adjustment (Activator, Impulse)
This technique uses electronic or manual devices to work on the neurological receptors of the joint. It is performed without cavitation, making it comfortable and equally effective.
Developed by Japanese chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase in the 1970s. Is the application of coloured elastic adhesive bands, often used for athletes, but also for pregnant women, infants, workers… Depending on the tension applied and the type of application, they act on ligaments, tendons, muscles, joints, fascias, skin and even organs.
Developed by Dr. Bertrand DeJarnette (1899-1992) in the 1920s.
Based on the craniosacral respiratory mechanism, which is a wave-like oscillation in the brain and spinal cord envelope. Although subtle, this movement is essential for proper function and, thus, the homeostasis of the nervous system and organs.
It involves a system of 3 categories reflecting specific bodily imbalance patterns in response to external stresses (physical, chemical, and mental).
Using SOT blocks (pelvic wedges), cranial corrections, and hiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT), it helps correct structural (skull, spine, jaw, pelvis, extremities) and visceral dysfunctions.
Developed by chiropractor Dr. Carl Ferreri (1928-2007) in the 1970s.
This technique reorganizes primitive (archaic) and postural reflexes of the nervous system for physical, chemical, and psychological balance, addressing spatial awareness, nutrition, waste elimination, immunity, reproduction, and stress management.
It incorporates applied kinesiology, sacro-occipital technique, traditional Chinese medicine, neuro-linguistic programming, and occlusodontics.
Developed by chiropractor Dr. George Goodheart (1918-2008) in the 1960s.
It evaluates structural, chemical, and emotional aspects (health triad) using functional evaluation tools like posture analysis, gait analysis, range of motion, static and dynamic palpation, and muscle testing for functional neurological assessment.
Treatments may include specific joint adjustments or mobilizations, myofascial therapies, cranial techniques, meridian and acupuncture approaches, clinical nutrition, dietary advice, postural exercises, and evaluation of environmental irritants.
The 5 main systems balanced are :
Developed by chiropractor Dr. Victor L. Frank (1931-2010) in the 1970s.
This technique is based on applied kinesiology diagnostic methods, using neuromuscular reflex testing and reflex entry points (similar to acupuncture points) to access the body’s “bio-computer” (autonomic nervous system) and analyze complex functional patterns.
It works on the physiology of organs to restore optimal function for improved metabolism (immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, hormonal, endocrine, digestive, urinary systems, etc.).
It also corrects allergies, intolerances, and various toxicities by sequentially stimulating specific body points and using vials of water containing the electromagnetic signature of different allergens.
Developed by chiropractor Dr. Milton Theodore Morter Jr. (1935-2013) in the 1970s.
This technique balances the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, closely linked to conscious and subconscious divisions.
Using specific pressure points on the body, eye movements, breathing, and the integration of current or past emotions, it synchronizes the magnetic field and removes interferences caused by emotional patterns.
Developed by Chiropractor Dr. Randall W. Robirds.
This is a combination of the following techniques :
Founded by healer and spiritual teacher Vianna Stibel in the 1990s.
ThetaHealing is based on the principles of quantum science, epigenetics, theta brain waves, and the power of thought and intention.
It aims to balance and harmonize all dimensions of the being (physical, psychological, and spiritual) and reconnect individuals to their true essence.
Belief deprogramming :
The process includes DNA Activation for energetic healing at a submicroscopic level.
The surrounding world is made of energy. Every element emits an electromagnetic field with a different vibratory rate, and they communicate through their morphic fields.
Our five senses limit us to perceiving only the material world (the 3rd dimension), but there are over 70 dimensions, simplified into 9 planes of existence for living beings :
The Objectives:
The higher the vibratory rate, the better the body’s health, and the higher the level of consciousness.
This ancient medicine dates back to 300 BCE and encompasses various techniques : acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, herbal medicine, dietetics, massages (Tui Na), and energy exercises (Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan, Kung Fu).
It aims to harmonize the flow of vital energy (Qi) according to the Law of the Five Elements (Wood, Earth, Water, Fire, Metal), balancing Yin and Yang.
In chiropractic practice, we focus on analyzing the body according to TCM principles and balancing the meridians through acupressure, which are closely connected to nerves, blood vessels, and bodily fluids.
Originating from Ayurvedic medicine in India, chakras are energy centers closely linked to the physical, emotional, and spiritual body.
Balancing them allows the free flow of vital energy, ensuring harmony between the nervous system, organ physiology, and the connection between one’s inner and outer world.
There are thousands of chakras, with 8 primary ones :
We are as much the matter as the energy that flows through us.
We are both our body and the soul that animates us.
Developed by physician and homeopath Edward Bach (1886-1936) in the 1930s.
Bach Flower Remedies complement allopathic medicine. This holistic approach aims to restore harmony between the soul and the mind, balancing the psycho-emotional sphere that influences physical health and disease.
The principle is based on extracting the mother essences of wildflowers (high vibratory frequency) through solar maceration (solarization) or decoction (boiling).
There are 39 floral essences :