Naprapath

Naprapathy is a branch of alternative medicine that focuses on the evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, particularly those related to the spine. It was founded by Oakley Smith, a chiropractor who believed that the cause of many diseases could be traced to the connective tissue of the body.

History[edit | edit source]

Naprapathy was founded in the early 20th century by Oakley Smith. He was a student of Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. Smith believed that many diseases were caused by the displacement of connective tissues. He named his new discipline "naprapathy", which is derived from the Czech words for "to correct" and "suffering".

Practice[edit | edit source]

Naprapaths use a variety of techniques to treat patients, including manual therapy, nutritional counseling, and therapeutic exercise. They believe that by correcting imbalances in the body's connective tissue, they can alleviate pain and improve overall health.

Education and regulation[edit | edit source]

In the United States, naprapathy is regulated in the states of Illinois, New Mexico, and Connecticut. To become a licensed naprapath, individuals must complete a program of study at an approved institution, such as the National College of Naprapathic Medicine in Chicago.

Criticism[edit | edit source]

Like many forms of alternative medicine, naprapathy has been criticized for its lack of scientific evidence. Some critics argue that the theories behind naprapathy are not supported by empirical research, and that the practice is not effective in treating serious medical conditions.

See also[edit | edit source]

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