A Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C. or DC) - also known as a "chiropractor" or "chiropractic physician", is a health professional who seeks to diagnose, treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing manual therapies; the most frequent being spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations. A D.C. is considered a "primary health care" provider in the United States and Canada. Chiropractic is a health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effect of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and on general health There is an emphasis on manual treatments including spinal manipulation or adjustment. By restoring normal function to the musculoskeletal system chiropractors can play a major part in relieving disorders, and any accompanying pain or discomfort, arising from accidents, stress, lack of exercise, poor posture, illness and everyday wear and tear Chiropractors take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing: this means that they consider its physical, psychological and social aspects