Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic is the science of treating disease or injury by the adjustment of misplaced vertebrae. Spinal manipulation restores joint mobility when controlled force is manually applied into joints that have become restricted in their movement. Chiropractic care is a natural and safe way to help the nervous system perform better by restoring function to a specific area that may be preventing you from a state of optimal health.
Here's how it works: Your body is a self-healing organism, with the nervous system as the master control system. The functional activities of all parts of the body depend upon the strength of the nerve impulses. So, if anything interferes with this functioning, the impulses traveling to specific parts of your body suffer ~ organs, muscles, ligaments, joints, and skin. The results can be difficulty with movement, body alignment, circulation, metabolism, secretion and excretion of hormones and enzymes, or heat production.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the main causes of disturbed nerve function?
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There are three main causes of disturbed nerve function, which cause pain, disease, or injury.
Chiropractic care addresses these causes and assists in restoring proper functioning.
- Structural (boney misalignment)
- Chemical (drugs, toxins, certain foods)
- Emotional (stress, fatigue, lack of sleep)
- Who benefits from chiropractic care?
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Everyone, from infants to the elderly, benefits from chiropractic care.
The following chart highlights the specific impacts.
Children More comfortable growth as they enter adolescence and adulthood Pregnant Women More comfortable pregnancy, easier delivery Athletes Peak performance, stable framework, faster results, safer workouts, quicker recovery from injury Students Better concentration, improved ergonomics, better posture, improved physical coordination Seniors More energy, mobility, and to help prevent osteopenia/osteoporosis Office Workers Fewer issues with headaches, neck, shoulder, TMJ and wrist problems Blue Collar Workers The more physically demanding the job, the more likely the chance of injury Anyone working in one position Sustained posture creates multiple problems in office workers, artists, truck drivers, dentists, surgeons, and many other professions
- How does a chiropractor assess a patient's needs?
- Chiropractors have a variety of options for assessing patients. These may include clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, and other specialized diagnostic interventions. These will help to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate and assist the chiropractor in determining the treatment plan. Chiropractors will refer patients to an appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient's condition, or if the condition warrants co-management with other health care providers.
- What support does a chiropractor provide in addition to spinal manipulation?
- In addition to providing a drug-free, hands-on approach to care that includes patient examination, diagnosis, and treatment, chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills. Chiropractors are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises as well as to provide nutritional, dietary, and lifestyle counseling.
