Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body.

 

The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving 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 organs throughout the body.

 

 Doctors of Chiropractic call this the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.

 

The chiropractic adjustment has been proven to increase motion, increase circulation, reduce swelling and pain, and remove nervous irritation. After this nervous irritation is removed, your body is able to do what it is designed to do - heal itself.

 

 

 

No, each patient is adjusted according to his or her unique requirements. Your chiropractor will determine the best way to adjust your spine after completing a detailed examination.

 

Many chiropractors will adjust your entire spine, even though you don’t have pain in that area. Pain is a poor indicator of problems as many problems spread pain to other areas.

 Some patients who complain of headaches may actually have a lower back problem that is causing a compensation reaction at the base of the skull. Other patients may be experiencing numbness and tingling in their fingers when the actual problem is in the neck.

 

While visits may seem similar, each visit builds on the one before.

 

 

Chiropractors restore proper motion to joints that are not moving properly. Their work begins with a case history, which reveals surgeries, accidents and other factors in your health.

 

This is followed by a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination.

 

X-rays may be taken if necessary. These will reveal structural and functional problems, as well as degeneration in your spine.

 

 

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is “locked up” or not moving properly. An adjustment adds motion to the joint, helping the bones gradually return to a more normal position and motion. The result of this safe and natural procedure is improved spinal function, improved nervous system function, and improved overall health.

 

There are hundreds of ways to adjust the spine. Usually the doctor’s hands or a specially designed instrument delivers a brief and highly accurate thrust. Some adjusting methods are quick, whereas others require a slow constant pressure.

 

 

There are literally thousands of published scientific studies proving chiropractic’s safety and effectiveness. In the words of the New Zealand government’s inquiry, chiropractic care is “remarkably safe.”

 

Chiropractic treatment is a conservative approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive drugs. In fact, chiropractic adjustments are safer than back surgery, muscle relaxers and even aspirin!

 

Chiropractic care is a natural approach to better health that is proven safe and effective.  For more information visit www.chiropracticissafe.org.