Chiropractor Geldermalsen

Many people assume chiropractic is only for back pain. In practice it helps with a far wider range of conditions, including migraines and headaches, chronic pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, whiplash and problems caused by injury or long-term muscle tension.

At Chiropractie Rivierenland we take the time to understand your symptoms and your goals, and together we build a personalised recovery programme. You are very welcome here, so do explore all of our treatments.

A chiropractor completes at least four years of full-time study at a chiropractic university, often preceded by a bachelor's degree in medicine or years of experience in a related healthcare field.

Students dedicate a minimum of 4,200 hours to their education, followed by at least 1,000 hours of fully supervised clinical training under an instructor. There they learn to diagnose and treat with precision, so the body can return to its natural, optimally functioning state.

The word "chiropractic" comes from the Greek "cheiros" (hand) and "practos" (done by): literally, "done by hand". The term was coined by the founder of chiropractic, Daniel David Palmer.

In 1895, D.D. Palmer treated Harvey Lillard, a partially deaf janitor who afterwards reported that his hearing had improved. Two years later, Palmer opened the first chiropractic school.

Since then, chiropractors around the world have helped people overcome back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension and headaches and migraines, and countless other physical problems have been prevented or eased the same way. Millions of people still benefit from his work every day.