What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic works with the spine and the nervous system. The nervous system allows the brain to communicate with everything in your entire body. Nerve impulses are constantly being sent and received in order for your body to work effectively. When these messages have no interference, excellent health is the expected result!

But when there is interference, there can be a breakdown or reduction in health, well being, function and performance. The goal of chiropractic doctors is to first locate the points of interference, and then remove them. The body is then capable to re-balance and heal itself, which it has the natural ability to do anyway…as long as the interference has been removed.

Chiropractic is performed by using the hands to gently "adjust" misaligned vertebrae back into their proper position. Because chiropractors work on a variety of people from newborns to the elderly, gentleness is always a priority.

Symptoms such as pain, numbness, headaches or digestive problems are usually a strong indicator that something may be not be functioning correctly in your body. Traditional methods of treating these problems usually look at ridding the body of symptoms, not the cause of the symptoms. This is similar to if your "check engine light" comes on in your car and you put a piece of tape over it so you cannot see the warning…the problem does not disappear simply because you don’t see the warning light. To the contrary, it can get much worse, and do terrible permanent damage. Likewise with your body, except your body is not replaceable.

Overall, chiropractic enhances the health, athletic ability, and performance of everyone! It can alleviate many symptoms associated with misaligned vertebrae such as low back pain, neck pain, headaches, and even help with carpal tunnel & repetitive stress injuries. Recovery time from sickness and injuries is typically sped up due to the fact that your body is working more efficiently. Quality of life is increased because you are no longer distracted by symptoms. After experiencing chiropractic, many people notice being sick less often, and when they are sick, they get well much faster! The benefits of chiropractic are outstanding!

Types & Frequency of Care

Chiropractic care takes place in three stages, Initial, Corrective, and Performance (maintenance). Most patients begin in the Initial stage, and as the spine improves with treatment, the patient graduates to Corrective and then Performance care. Because every patient responds to treatment at different rates, individual attention is very important in chiropractic. The three stages of care are described below in greater detail:

1. Initial Intensive Care: This is where many patients begin care, with the exception of small children and babies. Visits are frequent, usually at least three times per week, depending on the severity of your injury and how subluxated your spine is. Your vertebrae have been subluxated (misaligned) for a long period of time, it will take time to work them back to their proper position.

2. Corrective Care: Your spine has made significant improvements and is adapting well to chiropractic care. Visits are typically reduced to two times per week, again depending on the severity of your spinal situation. There is less nerve interference, so your brain is in better communication with your tissues, organs, and muscles. By now you should be noticing improvements in your performance, ability, and overall quality of life.

3. Maintenance Care: This is where the greatest rewards are gained from chiropractic care. Your spine, nervous system, and body are healthier than ever before. With significant corrections having occurred, not only will future subluxation degeneration be reduced, but you can also enjoy the benefits of having your nervous system working properly. (lifetime preventative maintenance chiropractic)