Chiropractic: "a system of therapy which holds that
disease results from a lack of normal nerve function and which employs manipulation
and specific adjustment of body structures"
Chiropractic is the science, art and philosophy that concerns itself with the restoration
of good health by restoring and maintaining a properly functioning nervous system,
without the use of drugs or surgery. Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact
that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions
are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The skull
protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving bones of the spine protect
the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If the
nervous system is impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout
the body. Doctors of Chiropractic call this the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. The
Chiropractic adjustment has been proven to increase motion, increase circulation,
reduce swelling and pain, and remove nervous irritation. Once this nervous irritation
is removed, your body is able to do what it is designed to do - heal itself.
Chiropractors help in restoring nervous system function. Many chiropractors also
focus on the biomechanics of the body such as joint motion. Helping to restore proper
spinal biomechanics and improve nervous system function. This all begins with a
case history. Your case history is vital, as it reveals the background about your
health such as surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, and other details,
which brought you into the office. After reviewing your history and discussing your
specific problem, a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination
is performed. X-rays may be taken which will help uncover structural and functional
problems. Then, once the examination is complete, your chiropractor will explain
the findings and outline a treatment plan. Progress is then monitored with periodic
examination and follow-up reports.