What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system is the master controller for every cell, tissue, organ, and system of the entire body. Your nervous system is composed of your brain, spinal cord, and millions of nerves. These delicate structures are protected by the skull and 24 moving spinal bones. Everyday stresses and activity can cause these spinal bones to lose their motion or proper position, which can lead to nervous system dysfunction. If left untreated this will eventually lead to ill health. Chiropractors are trained to detect, reduce, and help prevent nervous system dysfunction.
According to The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, "chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure (primarily the spine) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health."
How Can Chiropractic Help Me?
Aches and pains are signs that your body isn't working correctly. Your brain, spinal cord, and all of your nerves control how your body works. Physical, chemical, and emotional stresses cause your body to produce a defensive posture. Muscles contract, locking spinal joints, that will then pinch or irritate nearby nerves. Lack of nervous system integrity sets the stage for disease and ill health. A thorough examination allows chiropractors to find these subluxations. Applying a precise force to these locked spinal joints helps the body to right itself. Health usually returns as repeated visits restore nervous system integrity. That is why chiropractic care has helped millions get well and stay well.
Who Needs Chiropractic Care?
Newborns- The birthing experience can be very traumatic, requiring a lot of twisting and pulling on the infants head.
Toddlers- Learning to walk can require many falls.
Students- Leaning over books, studying, can place a lot of pressure on the spinal joints. Chiropractic can also help you concentrate better.
Pregnant women- Chiropractic can help your body adjust to the new addition inside. There are also techniques designed to allow the baby to move in to the proper position for birthing.
Those who are ill or in pain- Chiropractic optimizes nerve function, allowing your body's natural healing ability to occur.
Athletes- Chiropractic care improves performance.
Those under stress- Chiropractic is great for relaxation.
Those who have been in an accident- Even minor incidents can have major repercussions if not dealt with.
You! Don't wait, get your spine checked today to stay healthy for a lifetime.