Chiropractic is the hands-on system of healthcare promoting optimal whole-being wellness, spinal health, and physical fitness. Chiropractic is the art and science of aligning the body for optimal neurological, bio-mechanical, and physiological function.
Chiropractic locates, analyzes and removes interference in your nervous system. Interferences, known as subluxations, are caused by physical, chemical, and mental/emotional stress. The adjustment removes them to enable the body to express its in-born intelligence. As a result, this enhances the body's resistance to stress, and its overall healthy function.
Chiropractic locates, analyzes and removes interference in your nervous system. Interferences, known as subluxations, are caused by physical, chemical, and mental/emotional stress. The adjustment removes them to enable the body to express its in-born intelligence. As a result, this enhances the body's resistance to stress, and its overall healthy function.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. The brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body control these important functions. The skull protects the delicate tissue of the brain. The bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If the nervous system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues and the organs throughout the body. Doctors call this the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Vertebral, meaning the bones of the spine. Subluxation, meaning less than a total dislocation. And complex, meaning consisting of more than one part. Chiropractic is the science of locating offending spinal structures, the art of reducing their impact to the nervous system, and the philosophy of all things natural.
Chiropractic care has been shown to be helpful for symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, carpal tunnel, and many more.
Chiropractic doctors use natural, drugless, non-invasive health services and rely on the body's ability to self-heal.
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Sounds ideal, but how does that work?
WE LOOK AT THE WHOLE PICTURE Like other healthcare providers, chiropractors follow a standard routine to gain information about you. We consult with you, review your health history, conduct a physical examination, and may even request laboratory analyses and/or x-rays. Unlike many other healthcare providers, however, chiropractic physicians also conduct a careful analysis of your physical structure and pay particular attention to your spine. We also ask you about your life:
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Do you stand like this reading your emails and texting your buddies to meet you for lunch?
Text me if you do... 
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WE SEEK THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM
Using this information, a diagnosis is made. Included in the diagnosis is the probable reason for your pain or discomfort. It is important to note that chiropractors seek the origin of the illness in order to eliminate it-we do not simply treat the symptoms. If your roof is leaking, do you simply catch the drips in a bucket for years on end, or do you repair the roof to prevent it from leaking? Similarly, if the migraine headache you've had all week is being caused by misaligned vertebra and an irritated nerve, do you continue to take pain killers indefinitely, or do you realign the vertebra to prevent the pain? You get the picture.
WE FIX THE ORIGIN OF THE PROBLEM
Chiropractors have a term for misalignments: subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the bones that protect the spinal cord. It's a leak in the roof. Or a kink in the wiring of your nervous system. The severity of the subluxation can vary, and there are a number of potential contributing factors that can be physical, emotional, mental, or chemical. The subluxation can be caused by any number of incidents, from birth trauma to an auto accident to simple repetition or over-use.
Chiropractors have a term for misalignments: subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the bones that protect the spinal cord. It's a leak in the roof. Or a kink in the wiring of your nervous system. The severity of the subluxation can vary, and there are a number of potential contributing factors that can be physical, emotional, mental, or chemical. The subluxation can be caused by any number of incidents, from birth trauma to an auto accident to simple repetition or over-use.
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How can chiropractic help?
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, drug-free approach focused on treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. It emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself through proper alignment and spinal adjustments. Here's how chiropractic care can help, based on scientific evidence:
Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, drug-free approach focused on treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. It emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself through proper alignment and spinal adjustments. Here's how chiropractic care can help, based on scientific evidence:
- Pain Relief: Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate pain, particularly for back pain, neck pain, and headaches. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that spinal manipulative therapy provides modest improvements in pain and function for chronic low back pain patients.
- Improved Mobility and Function: Spinal adjustments enhance joint mobility and reduce muscle tightness, improving overall range of motion. Research in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine supports its effectiveness in improving mobility and reducing pain in conditions like osteoarthritis and sports injuries.
- Reduced Medication Use: Chiropractic care can reduce reliance on pain medications. The Annals of Internal Medicinereported that patients receiving chiropractic care for low back pain used fewer pain medications compared to those receiving standard medical care, offering a safer alternative amid the opioid crisis.
- Enhanced Athletic Performance: Many athletes use chiropractic care to optimize performance and prevent injuries. According to the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic adjustments can improve joint proprioception and reduce injury risk.
- Headache Relief and Posture Improvement: Chiropractic adjustments can also help with tension headaches and migraines by addressing spinal misalignments. Additionally, chiropractic care has been shown to improve posture, reducing pain associated with poor alignment.
References
- Chou, R., & Qaseem, A. (2017). Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Annals of Internal Medicine, 166(7), 514-530.
- Walker, B. F., French, S. D., & Grant, W. (2011). A Cochrane review of combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 10(3), 165-177.
- Paige, N. M., Miake-Lye, I. M., & Booth, M. S. (2017). Association of Spinal Manipulative Therapy With Clinical Benefit and Harm for Acute Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA, 317(14), 1451-1460.
- Miners, A. L., & McCallum, C. A. (2010). A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of a Cervical Spine Manipulative Intervention on the Resting Blood Pressure of Individuals with Elevated Blood Pressure: A Pilot Study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 33(6), 389-395.
- Biondi, D. M. (2005). Cervicogenic headache: A review of diagnostic and treatment strategies. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 28(6), 414-422.
- Christensen, K., & Buchbinder, R. (2008). The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Posture: A Review of the Literature. Clinical Rehabilitation, 22(3), 204-213.
