What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural method of healing, using hands on therapy to connect spinal misalignments are present in the body due to accidents and falls, childhood trauma, stress and bad posture that can occur throughout our lives. When the spine is misaligned it can affect the nerves of the spinal cord, which can then affect distant parts of the body. Irritated nerves can cause muscles to become tight and restricted, which can cause pain and inflexibility.
Chiropractic began in 1895, and since has become the largest non-medical healing art in the world. Scientific studies have shown chiropractic to be a safe, effective means of natural healing.
What do Doctors of Chiropractic Treat?
Chiropractors treat a variety of acute and chronic conditions including:
| Neck pain | Headaches |
| Low back pain | Fibromyalgia |
| Sciatica (leg pain) | Numbness in limbs |
| Traumatic injury | Sports injuries |
| Stress and tension | Arthritis pain |
| Chronic pain | Pregnancy pain |
What are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care?
Due to the interconnections between all parts of the human body, you cannot separate the part from another. Therefore, the spinal cord and the vertebrae play a primary role in the health of the whole body. Chiropractic care can help realign spinal misalignments. This can help relieve painful conditions, long standing or chronic pain, and increase flexibility and movement in the body. In the absence of pain, spinal adjustments can be used for prevention and wellness care, in order to insure optimum health of the spine and whole body.
What Type of people Seek Chiropractic Care?
People from all walks of life and all ages enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care. Treatment is for newborn babies, children and pregnant women, as well as seniors. People who sit all day or do manual labor can benefit greatly from treatment. The doctors are also very experience in treating people who have experienced traumatic accidents or sports injuries.
