Chiropractic
What is chiropractic
Chiropractic is a discipline focused on the care of the spine and the nervous system. Through specific manual spinal adjustments, the chiropractor corrects biomechanical dysfunctions that interfere with the body's nerve communication, supporting its natural capacity to self-regulate and recover without resorting to medication or surgery.
Definition according to the WHO
"Chiropractic is a healthcare profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system." World Health Organization. Note: this definition reflects the international framework; in Spain, chiropractic is legal but not regulated as a healthcare profession.
Situation in Spain: Chiropractic is legal in Spain. Dimitri de Borodaewsky is a member of the Asociación Española de Quiropráctica (AEQ), which brings together chiropractors with European university-level training.
The spine and nervous system
The spine is the structural axis of the body and the main pathway for nervous system communication. The vertebrae protect the spinal cord, along which information travels between the brain and the organs, muscles and tissues. This nerve network controls basic functions such as digestion, movement, the immune response and postural balance.
When the spine keeps its normal alignment and mobility, nerve signals flow without interference. When one or several vertebrae lose that mechanical function, a subluxation appears and alters local nerve communication. The chiropractor identifies these dysfunctions through a functional assessment and corrects them with specific spinal adjustments.
What is a vertebral subluxation?
A vertebral subluxation is a joint dysfunction in which a vertebra loses its normal position or mobility, creating interference in the nervous system. This interference can alter the communication between the brain and the body, affecting the function of organs, muscles and tissues. The chiropractor locates and corrects subluxations with specific adjustments.
Three main causes
- 1 Physical stress: trauma, poor posture, repetitive movements, sedentary lifestyles, falls or the birth process itself.
- 2 Chemical stress: poor diet, dehydration, exposure to toxins or hormonal imbalances.
- 3 Emotional stress: anxiety, sustained tension or lack of rest, which generate muscle knots and spinal stiffness.
The chiropractic adjustment
The chiropractic adjustment is a precise manual movement, high-velocity and low-amplitude, applied to a specific spinal joint. It is not brute force: it is a refined technique that requires years of university training.
The purpose of the adjustment is to restore the normal mobility and position of the vertebra, releasing pressure on the adjacent nerves. This allows the nervous system to resume its function without interference.
Each adjustment is tailored to the person: caring for an adult athlete is not the same as caring for a pregnant woman or a newborn. Dimitri selects the right technique, direction and intensity after a full functional assessment.
What is the "crack" during the adjustment?
The "crack" sound sometimes heard during a chiropractic adjustment is completely normal and harmless. It is produced by the release of small gas bubbles (carbon dioxide) inside the joint capsule, a phenomenon called cavitation. It is not bone against bone and does not indicate any damage. Many adjustments, in fact, do not produce any sound at all.
Training and credentials
A chiropractor who is a member of the AEQ has completed 5 to 6 years of specific university training (over 5,500 academic hours) covering anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, neurology and adjustment techniques.
Chiropractor at Tantae
Dimitri de Borodaewsky
Doctor of Chiropractic · AEQ #1373
Chiropractic in Spain
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognises chiropractic as a healthcare profession in more than 90 countries. In Spain, however, chiropractic is a legal practice that is not yet officially regulated as a healthcare profession. This makes it especially important to know who to turn to.
The Asociación Española de Quiropráctica (AEQ), founded in 1986, brings together exclusively chiropractic graduates with a university degree issued by universities recognised by the European Council on Chiropractic Education (ECCE). It currently has more than 430 members across Spain.
Membership of the AEQ is your guarantee that the professional caring for you has completed the 5-to-6-year university training required by the WHO's international standards. Dimitri de Borodaewsky is a member of the AEQ with the number 1373.
What to expect on your first visit
- 1 Clinical interview: history, reason for the visit and relevant background.
- 2 Physical examination of the spine and functional tests to detect vertebral subluxations.
- 3 Explanation of the findings and a personalised chiropractic care plan.
- 4 First chiropractic adjustment, if appropriate during the same session.
Total duration: approximately 45-60 minutes.
How our full practice works: the 4 phases of chiropractic care →
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