Best Chiropractic Medicine Books of 2025

Trail Guide to the Body is a must-have for students of massage therapy, physiotherapy, sports therapy, and rehabilitation, as well as occupational therapy and other bodywork, movement, and healthcare students. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the musculoskeletal system and palpation, covering 162 muscles, 206 bones, 33 ligaments, and 110 bony landmarks, with 945 illustrations. What makes this book unique is the free access to study tools, including palpation videos, audio files, and overlay images. Andrew Biel, a licensed massage therapist, delivers essential information in an interesting and accessible way, making the mastery of essential manual therapy skills achievable.

The Trail Guide to the Body, 6th Edition - Student Workbook is an essential companion to the Trail Guide textbook. With more than 500 illustrations and 230 pages, this workbook is great for self-testing, homework and preparing for national exams. It helps students stay on track and keep pace with the class by asking them to apply the material through fill-in-the-blanks, drawings to colour, illustrations and matching exercises. Written by Andrew Biel, a licensed massage therapist, this book is perfect for those studying chiropractic or massage therapy. The book is highly recommended for its comprehensive content and interactive exercises.

Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain by Kendall is a must-have for occupational therapists. This classic book is known for its comprehensive coverage of manual muscle testing and evaluation of faulty postural conditions. The fifth edition has been updated with new treatment and exercise sections in each chapter, a section on post-polio syndrome, and a full-color design. The chart of upper extremity articulations is a first-of-its-kind. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for any therapist looking to improve their skills in evaluating and treating musculoskeletal conditions.

Travell, Simons & Simons’ Trigger Point Pain Patterns Flip Charts, Second Edition is an essential reference for occupational therapists. The book includes detailed illustrations of muscles and pain point patterns, which are organized in six sections following the structure of the Clinical Considerations chapters in the manual. This spiral-bound book with a built-in easel for display and patient presentation allows for a quick clinical reference to include TrPs as part of the clinical examination. Each section contains Trigger Point (TrP) pain referral patterns that may cause or be associated with a clinical condition commonly seen in clinical practice. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for occupational therapists looking to expand their knowledge and improve their clinical practice.

Differential Diagnosis and Management for the Chiropractor is a comprehensive reference book that provides evidence-based approaches to the most common presenting complaints. The 5th edition includes additional disorders, new algorithms, and updated information on pharmacology. Written by Thomas Souza, a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians, this book is an essential guide for chiropractors in diagnostic evaluation and care. The inclusion of flowcharts, historical questioning, and summaries of common conditions make it a valuable resource. Overall, this book is highly recommended for chiropractors seeking a reliable and up-to-date reference.

The third edition of Pediatric Chiropractic is a comprehensive reference manual covering all aspects of care for the pediatric and prenatal populations. It includes new chapters, full-color photos, illustrations, and tables that provide valuable information for the practitioner. Written by internationally recognized authorities Claudia Anrig and Gregory Plaugher, the book features contributions from over 50 international experts on topics such as sensory processing disorders, clinical neurology, and nutrition. The book also includes chapters on examination and specific adjustments of the extremities, upper cervical care with toggle-recoil, and patient safety culture. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for family wellness chiropractors and chiropractic students.

Gray's Anatomy for Students is a comprehensive and visually appealing anatomy textbook that provides students with everything they need to know for their courses. With over 1,000 original illustrations capturing anatomical features with unparalleled clarity, the third edition of this book is a must-have for any medical student. The book also offers unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies to help students understand the practical applications of anatomical concepts. Additionally, students can access the entire contents of the book online at Student Consult, along with an online anatomy and embryology self-study course, medical clinical cases, physical therapy clinical cases, self-assessment questions, and more. Overall, Gray's Anatomy for Students is an excellent resource for students looking to improve their comprehension of anatomy concepts in an easily accessible format.

The book "Osteopathic and Chiropractic Techniques for Manual Therapists: A Comprehensive Guide to Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations" is an essential read for any manual therapist who wants to improve their skills and learn related techniques to enhance their practice. It offers step-by-step instructions on how to treat musculoskeletal conditions, drawing on current anatomical and physiological research to bring the most advanced manipulation therapy techniques to your fingertips. The book is a superb collection of valuable information regarding the use of HVLAT manipulations for any manual therapist, regardless of background or school of thought. It is an essential buy for undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors looking to develop their manual therapy skills.

Kendall's Muscles: Testing and Function with Posture and Pain, 6th Edition, is a comprehensive resource for physical therapists seeking unparalleled clinical success. This extensively revised edition covers manual muscle testing, evaluation, and treatment, with updated content on ergonomics, body mechanics, and special populations. The book includes engaging imagery, dynamic digital resources, case studies, and historical notes to enhance understanding. The clear, user-friendly format, along with Kendall boxes, clarifies key assessment, process, and treatment content. The book is an essential reference for physical therapists seeking to ensure safe, effective practice throughout their careers.

The Myofascial System in Form and Movement by Lauri Nemetz is an engaging book that explores the rapidly evolving field of myofascial science. Nemetz provides readers with a comprehensive analysis of the human body, drawing on insights from anatomy, spatial concepts, and other disciplines. The author's extensive background in art history, myofascial movement, and anatomical dissection is evident throughout the book, which is both visually rich and thought-provoking. The book offers unique application suggestions for readers to explore the concepts discussed in their own bodies or with others. Overall, The Myofascial System in Form and Movement is a must-read for movement and clinical professionals of every discipline.