ABOUT CHIROPRACTIC

What is Chiropractic?
Founded in 1895 by D.D. Palmer, chiropractic is a complementary and alternative medicine healthcare profession that focuses on the treatment and prevention of conditions of the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints. 

What is a Subluxation?
A subluxation is the improper motion or position of a joint which can affect the nerve communication between the brain and the body, resulting in pain, stiffness, muscle spasms, weakness, numbness, and/or tingling. Subluxations often occur as a result of injury, adhesions, degenerative changes, repetitive motions, or improper posture positions.

How Chiropractic Works
In an effort to reduce a subluxation, a quick thrust, or manipulation, is applied to the area of restricted motion and/or malposition. The treatment is designed to restore normal motion and function of the body, as well as to reduce pain, decrease nerve irritation, and relieve muscle spasms. In addition to manipulation, treatment may also include physiotherapy, nutritional counseling, exercise and stretching, and patient education.

Common Conditions Treated
Neck and back pain and stiffness
Extremity pain, weakness, numbness or tingling
Headaches and migraines
Nerve impingement syndromes
Sciatic pain
Muscle spasms
Chronic aches and pains

Benefits of Chiropractic Manipulative Therapy
•Relief of spinal and/or extremity pain
•Relief of headache pain
•Relief of muscle spasm
•Decreased tissue inflammation
•Increased range of motion and mobility
•Increased balance and coordination
•Reduces risk of future injury