What is Chiropractic?

Based on the principle that the nervous system coordinates all bodily activities and that sickness originates from a disruption of normal nerve function, chiropractic is a system of diagnosis and therapy.

Chiropractic doctors focus on identifying and treating vertebral subluxations.

Subluxations are vertebral misalignments that interfere with nerve flow.

Chiropractic uses manipulation and targeted adjustments to the spine and other bodily structures to relieve pressure on the spinal cord's nerves caused by a vertebral body that has become misaligned or subluxated.

Spinal misalignments and strain on the nerve can lead to issues both locally and where the nerve is transmitting.

Chiropractic treatment aims to clear any nerve interference, so that the body can work and heal properly. A properly working nervous system equals optimum health.

Vertebral Subluxations

A vertebral subluxation is the misalignment of a vertebra affecting nerve communications between your brain and your body. What does that mean ? It means that when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position it can create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves. How does this affect you? Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly. A dropped cell phone call is irritating. But dropped communications between your brain and your body can seriously impair your health! Distorted nerve communications can be an underlying cause of many health problems not just back pain. For example: If there is interferance with nerve impulses going to or from your kidneys, it will result in kidney problems .This is why Chiropractic has been known to help so many seemingly unrelated health conditions: headaches, allergies, high blood pressure, bed wetting, chronic ear infections etc... Chiropractors are not treating any of those ailments, all those symptoms can be caused from a distrubance of proper nerve flow due to subluxation. It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations, and reduce or correct them. This relieves the stress on the body and restores proper nerve flow throughout, therefore allowing the body to function properly. This is achieved through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts at correcting subluxations. Find out if you have subluxations before they become more serious and more difficult to correct. Early detection is key to total correction.

Common Conditions

Since Chiropractic is treating the spine and making sure the nervous system is working properly there are many conditions/symptoms that often improve with care.. Common Conditions: Sciatica Low Back pain Hip pain Neck pain Headaches Numbness in hands and feet Shoulder pain Knee pain Fibromyalgia pain Tendonitis Arthritic pain Sports injuries Allergies Chronic Fatigue Infertility Pain during pregnancy , Life can be painful, whether at home, at work or at play, you put your body through a lot each and everyday. Loss of joint movement may be caused by your everyday lifestyle, through accident and injury, or just simple wear and tear. Because chiropractors understand the underlying stresses that the body can be put under, they can advise you about preventative measures to try to avoid causing damage or injury.

Auto Accidents

If you or someone you know has been in an auto accident then it is time for a Chiropractic evaluation. One of the most common injuries from a car crash is the damaging effect of whiplash. Whiplash occurs when a sudden, jarring movement of the head is sustained backward, forward or even to the side. Whiplash destabilizes the spine and causes severe pain as well as these other indicators: • Blurred vision • Neck pain • Headaches • Dizziness • Shoulder pain • Reduced range of motion in the neck • Arm pain • Neck stiffness • Low back pain It is critical that chiropractic care is sought immediately after an automobile accident since allowing the effects of whiplash to go untreated can induce long-term pain. It can take days, weeks or even months for major symptoms to show up, which is why chiropractic care is essential to maintaining the health of a spine that has been through a trauma. Any body part that is jarred or thrown forward unexpectedly and beyond normal limits can sustain stretched ligaments and even tears. Those supporting the head and neck are especially vulnerable to this kind of tearing during a collision. Since chiropractors specialize in the care of bones, muscles, nerves and connective tissue, they are crucial to visit after an accident. All those major parts of the body are important to keep in optimal health and correct alignment so they can function properly and all body systems can operate seamlessly. Early care and treatment means full healing and recovery. Even a car crash that is seemingly minor with limited damage to the car itself can cause serious injury to the driver and passengers, If proper spinal alignment and motion is not restored it can cause early degeneration and chronic pain. Chiropractic treatments are the right step toward restoring the body. We specialize in treating auto accident injuries and are experienced with working with auto insurance and attorneys.

Children's Health

Many people are suprised to hear that children are some of the biggest beneficiaries of chiropractic care. Nervous System Disturbances The nervous system, consists of the brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of the body, it controls and regulates the entire body. Many childhood health problems are simply the result of nervous system interference from spinal misalignments ( Subluxations). Colic. Birth trauma, even from so-called “natural” birthing experiences can often produce a child’s first nerve compromise. Lacking the ability to communicate, your baby cries. And cries. Ear infections. Biomechanical restrictions in the upper spine can compromise the nervous system and immune system, making your child’s ears a breeding ground for viral infection. Bedwetting. Nervous system compromise in the lower back can block nerve messages responsible for bladder control. Many children regain their confidence and self-esteem with chiropractic care. Our gentle adjusting techniques help reduce these disturbances so your child’s body can resume working as it was designed. Better health is the natural result when the brain and body have clear communication pathways. Reducing nervous system tension can improve virtually every aspect of your child’s performance