How does Chiropractic Work?
Chiropractic helps to remove structural misalignments and postural imbalances that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Our spines change and develop problems just like our teeth, eyes and heart. Left unchecked for a long time, these changes may lead to pain, stiffness or other more serious problems.
The nervous system is a key part of your body. It is the communication system between your brain and all of your body’s muscles, organs and tissues. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well, it must be free of interference. The spine is the most common site of nervous interference because nerves travel from the spinal cord through openings on either side of the spine to get to all of your cells and organs. Chiropractic reduces and removes nerve impingement allowing the body to express its natural, innate healing intelligence.
What conditions can benefit from Chiropractic care?
A Doctor of Chiropractic may be able to provide relief from common symptoms associated with a spine injury including:
● Back Pain/Sciatica
● Neck Pain
● Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
● TMJ (jaw) problems
● Disc problems
● Work related injuries
● Knee pain
● Pregnancy related back pain
● Headaches/Migraines
● Whiplash
● Computer related problems
● Shoulder, arm and hand pain
● Motor vehicle injuries
● Sports related injuries
● Osteoarthritis
Do Chiropractors treat more than just backs?
Yes! Chiropractors treat any joint and soft tissue in the body from the bones of the skull, shoulders, elbows, wrists to hips, knees and ankles. Adjustments to the spine often have effects on the patients overall health.
What is a Chiropractic Manipulation? It is safe?
Adjustments are the main method of treatment utilized by Chiropractors. It is a specialized gentle, controlled and safe pressure applied to your spine or joints to restore the proper motion and position of your vertebrae or joints. It is a precise procedure that your highly skilled chiropractor has learned and perfected over years of Chiropractic College and clinical practice. The chiropractic manipulation not only restores movement in various joints, but also helps to relax and stretch tight muscles.
Not all chiropractors work alike. The chiropractic profession has developed nearly a hundred different methods used to analyze and adjust the spine for subluxations. These methods are referred to as “techniques”. Most chiropractors are familiar with at least a few of the techniques used.
Chiropractic adjustments are among the safest of all health care interventions because they are non-surgical, drug-free and present an extremely low risk. And they work!
What is the sound during an adjustment?
The sound that often occurs during an adjustment is the release of gas between two bones. And yes, this is completely safe.
Why should I see a Chiropractor?
The goal of your Chiropractor is to awaken your own natural healing ability. By restoring the movement and positioning of your spines/bones, your doctor of chiropractic promotes natural healing, vitality, strength, and health.
From professional athletes to homemakers, engineers to electricians, infants to seniors, chiropractic care has been the answer to optimum health. Many people see a Doctor of Chiropractic for back, neck or joint problems, while others may seek relief from the discomfort caused by headaches, high blood pressure, asthma or other conditions. Still others find that regular visits to their chiropractor keep them in peak condition.
Why should I see a Chiropractor?
The goal of your Chiropractor is to awaken your own natural healing ability. By restoring the movement and positioning of your spines/bones, your doctor of chiropractic promotes natural healing, vitality, strength, and health.
From professional athletes to homemakers, engineers to electricians, infants to seniors, chiropractic care has been the answer to optimum health. Many people see a Doctor of Chiropractic for back, neck or joint problems, while others may seek relief from the discomfort caused by headaches, high blood pressure, asthma or other conditions. Still others find that regular visits to their chiropractor keep them in peak condition.
What should I expect on my first visit?
Your health and your body are very important to you as well as your Chiropractor. Your Chiropractor will want to gain as much knowledge about your health in order to provide you with the best form of personalized treatment. The following procedures are typical during your first consultation:
Thorough health consultation including current problem, relevant past health and overall health
Physical examination – spinal examination, postural analysis as well as certain physical tests and movements will be conducted in order to effectively diagnosis your ailment
In certain situations, an X-ray (or other examinations) may be used to determine the source of your problem and to investigate for the presence of any pathological developments
The problem is diagnosed in order to choice a course of treatment that is best suitable.
A personalized treatment plan and a report of findings is communicated
A prognosis is made, taking into account your general health habits, occupation, stress and activity levels
Your response to treatment is monitored by your chiropractor, who looks for an improvement to your specific condition, as well as for changes in your overall health. Two of the basis components of chiropractic care are wellness and prevention. Utilization of exercise, along with nutrition and lifestyle modifications are suggested to improve your overall well being and promote active, patient-centered care.
How often do I need to receive a treatment?
That answer is different for each patient and each condition. Your rate of improvement is determined by several factors such as the duration of the condition, overall health status, your age, stress, lifestyle, nutrition, physical fitness and the degree of the effects of the condition.
Individual cases vary and chronic conditions obviously need more treatment. However, Workers’ Compensation Board studies show that people with low back pain return to work much faster with chiropractic care.
Why should I return if I am feeling fine?
As a poor health condition develops, pain is the last thing to appear. When the chiropractor works on the cause and the body begins to heal, pain is the first thing to disappear. To be most assured that the pain does not return and new symptoms do not appear, the hidden cause of pain must be corrected.
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