What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an health treatment that improves patient health by correcting inbalances in the muscular, skeletal, and nervous system. Problems in the spine can interfere with nervous system function leading to an array of potential health problems. Chiropractors have a deep understanding of this and believe that maintaining proper alignment in the spine is crucial to health and wellbeing.
Though techniques may vary depending upon the doctor, the chiropractic care in our office usually consists of a variety of spinal and soft tissue adjustments are used to release built up pressure in the joints, balance the muscular system, realign the spine, increase blood circulation, and restore proper nervous system functions.
We also work with patients to develop healthier lifestyles choices. When the body becomes balanced, health can be achieved.
Chiropractic Benefits
Everything in the body depends on proper nervous system function and because if this, chiropractic care can benefit a vast range of ailments. These are just some of the most common benefits:
Acute and chronic pain relief
Arthritic joint pain relief
Relief from headaches
Decreased stiffness and muscular spasms
Decreased tissue inflammation
Enhanced tissue healing
Increased joint health
Increased mobility and range of motion
Stress reduction
Enhanced immune system function
Faster recovery from trauma
Reduced degeneration and risk of injury
Postural correction
Increased balance and coordination
Enhanced energy
Optimized performance
Increased mental clarity and emotional calm
Improved sleep
Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic adjustments can vary depending on the the patient’s needs. Chiropractic adjustments in our office will often correct misalignments in the neck, back, hips, and any related soft tissue to achieve the desired balance. This allows for proper blood flow and nervous system function.
Treatments may include hot/cold therapy, exercise therapy or massage therapy in addition to the actual spinal adjustment. These are used in preparation for, or to help sustain the effects of the actual chiropractic adjustment.
Many practitioners also offer lifestyle guidance to help patients recover quickly and maintain optimum health.
