Chiropractic in South Africa

Chiropractic is a health profession specialising in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the affects of these disorders on the function of the nervous system and general health.

Chiropractic practitioners essentially rely upon non-invasive treatment methods and will refere patients to medical practitioners should medication or surgery be indicated. This approach is further reinforced by chiropractors in their promotion of healthy lifestyles such as the avoidance of smoking and excess stress, proper diet and exercise.

The Chiropractic Association of South Africa (CASA) is the professional body representing chiropractic in South Africa. Members of the Association all comply with the minimum standards of registration as stipulated by the Allied Health Profesions Council of South Africa.

In South Africa training is of an exceptionally high standard and chiropractic practitioners graduate after six years of training and education with a Masters Degree in Chiropractic.

The CASA aims to promote, encourage and maintain high standards of education,training, conduct and practice within the profesion in South Africa. CASA represents in excess of 90% of all registered chiropractic practitioners in the country.