CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic philosophy starts with the ideal that every living organism possesses the innate power to maintain health and perpetuate life. Chiropractors use adjustments to correct join malfunctions called subluxations. Subluxations cause interference with spinal nerves and alter normal joint movements. Science has shown that nerves control all organs and tissues of the body, so a healthy communicating nervous system facilitates the body’s ability to cope with disability and disease.

The Chiropractic approach to wellness is holistic. It addresses the patients overall health status, recognizing that many factors affect health. Some of these factors include diet, exercise, rest and environmental stress from work or home. Chiropractors help identify changes needed in these areas and use natural, drugless, non-surgical methods to rely on the bodies own inherent healing tendencies.

Research has well documented that Chiropractic care is effective in treating muscle and skeletal problems such as low back pain. For many patients care begins here. As active care progresses and symptoms decrease, passive or rehabilitative care begins. Patient education of healthy life choices is integrated throughout the treatment plan. Our goal in mind is to keep the body functioning at 100% of its ability and avoid deviations from wellness.

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