What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic healthcare if a branch of the healing arts based on the scientific fact that our nervous system controls or influences the function of every cell in our body. 

Interference to the nervous system (caused by the Vertebral Subluxation Complex or Nerve Impingement Syndrome) will affect how the nervous system relates to the cells to which it travels.

The term “chiropractic” comes from the Greek words “cheiro” and “praktikos” meaning “done by hand”.  The chiropractic model of health is centered on the philosophy that the human body, being kit together in a wonderful way, will heal itself given the right opportunity and circumstances.  Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) essentially promote the healing process by minimizing nerve interference.

Nerve Impingement Syndrome (NIS), or a subluxation, occurs when a misalignment or restiction of one or more of the joints in the spine places pressure on a nerve.  Nerves communicate from the brain through the spinal cord and nervous system.  Pressure on the nerves can cause interference with the transmitted signal.  This can cause pain and / or discomfort, as well as other symptoms like numbness and tingling just to name a few.

As chiropractors we focus on the health of the spine and nervous system, because every cell in your body is controlled by a nerve.  When two vertebra adjacent to one another stop functioning properly or move slightly out of place, the surrounding nerves can be affected and will ultimately affect whatever that nerve supplies, whether it is muscle or organs for example.  These are facts, not ideas.

Nearly all professional sports teams have an on staff chiropractor now because players and management alike realize the importance and good spinal health.