Chiropractic
is a healing art that recognizes the nervous system as
the primary determining factor of a person's health. The human nervous
system regulates all life-sustaining functions such as movement, blood
circulation, digestion, breathing, and immunity from disease. The
nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, which
resides inside the spine. Nerves branch out from the spinal cord,
exit from between the bones of the spine (vertebrae), and divide
numerous times until every cell in the body is reached. Nerves are
like electrical wires that run through our body, and the brain is
like a "generator" sending electrical impulses through these
nerves to every single cell, telling them what to do. Thanks to this
miraculous system, living in good health is possible-our digestive
system automatically converts our meals into living tissue; our lungs
automatically take in and extract oxygen from air; cuts and wounds
automatically heal; and invading germs are automatically attacked
and destroyed. Whenever the nervous system is functioning properly,
optimum health is possible.
The spine,
although designed to protect the spinal cord and its delicate nerves,
very often does the opposite. In the course of living, we encounter
minor and major trauma to the spine, such as the birthing (delivery)
process, slips and falls, sporting accidents, car accidents (whiplash),
repetitive/cumulative trauma associated with work (typing, lifting)
or a hobby (tennis, crocheting, etc.); poor posture, and obesity.
Over time, these events can cause the spine to change shape, or misalign,
and irritate the nerves within. This results in body dysfunction
and ill-health. Symptoms of spinal misalignment can include
pain, numbness, and tingling in the spine or limbs; chronic headaches;
frequent colds, and the feeling of fatigue and stress.
Chiropractic
is the art and science of detecting spinal misalignments, called subluxations,
and correcting them naturally and painlessly, without the use of drugs
or surgery. When spinal irritation to the nerves is reduced, nerve
function is restored, and the body typically returns to a more optimal
state, resulting in improved health.
Chiropractors
use the spinal adjustment as the main method of spinal correction.
A spinal adjustment is a precise, manually delivered, gentle force
into a stuck or misaligned joint. Adjustments improve range-of-motion
(flexibility) and can result in a sensation of well being due to improved
nerve and vascular (circulatory) function.
Millions
of people across the nation are turning to chiropractic for:
Back
pain
Sciatica
Neck
pain
Shoulder
problems
Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome
Poor
posture
Headaches
Preventive
health care
Chiropractic
is effective, non-invasive, and extremely safe. If you suffer from
any of the conditions above, call us today!
