Why
Chiropractic ?
For centuries, spinal manipulation has helped millions of people in many cultures recover from sickness, disease and disability while minimizing the use of drugs and/or surgery in their lives. As a chiropractor, we aim to assess and correct spinal dysfunction so the nervous system functions and adapts as it should.
What is Chiropractic Treatment?
What is Chiropractic Treatment?
Chiropractic treatment is a natural form of health care that uses spinal adjustments to correct misalignments and restore proper function to the nervous system, as well as, helping your body to heal naturally. Essentially, the basic principle upon which the entire profession is built is that the body has the amazing, innate ability to heal itself (under the right conditions), and it is the chiropractor’s job to help create an environment to facilitate this.
Because the nervous system controls every cell and organ in your body, consequently, we focus our attention on the health of your spine being properly aligned and, if there are shifts, in addition to helping the spine come back into alignment.
The Goal of Chiropractic Treatment
Because chiropractic treatments are primarily applied to the spinal region, many individuals incorrectly assume that chiropractors treat only back and neck ailments. While we do quickly and effectively eliminate back and neck pain, it’s not the only goal. Furthermore, the objective is to restore and optimize human health. In fact, according to a statement from The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, “The purpose of chiropractic is to optimize health. “Because the nervous system controls every cell and organ in your body, we focus our attention on the health of your spine being properly aligned and, if there are shifts, helping the spine come back into alignment.
The Philosophy of Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic has a philosophy on healing and health which differs from the traditional medical view.
We approach health in a holistic manner. In other words, chiropractors evaluate the entire person as a whole when assessing and treating a patient’s health ailment or disease, rather than focusing solely on a symptom or specific area of the body.
Chiropractors know that the body is able to maintain and heal itself in most cases. We also know that true health is not achieved through the ingestion of chemicals or the cutting away of diseased tissues. Instead, health is something that comes from within and is inherent to our body.
In addition, the chiropractic doctor understands that circumstances occur which may require medical intervention, but ultimately, it is the body that conducts and manages the process of healing and not the doctor or externally applied forces.
Consequently, when the doctor corrects spinal abnormalities and eliminates spinal and nerve irritation and interference, pain is alleviated and the body’s inborn healing capabilities are set into motion.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment
- spinal and extremity pain relief
- headache relief
- increased mobility and range of motion
- decreased stiffness and muscular spasms
- arthritic joint pain relief
- increased joint health
- improved performance and energy
- higher sense of well being and relaxation
- increased balance and coordination
- reduced degeneration and risk of injury
- enhanced tissue healing
- decreased tissue inflammation
Things We Treat
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Allergies
- Sports Injuries
- Auto Accident Injuries
- Disc Herniation
- Scoliosis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- ADD/ADHD
- Ear Infections
- Digestion
- Whiplash
- Colic
Types of Chiropractic Treatment
- Manual Chiropractic Adjustment
- Bio-mechanical Analysis
- Decompression Therapy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Interferential Stimulation (Estim)
- Ultrasound Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Foot Analysis
- Physical Therapy
Types of Chiropractic Techniques
- Applied Kinesiology
- Diversified Technique
- Extremity Adjusting
- Gonstead Technique
- Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT)
- Thompson Technique
- Palmer Technique