Chiropractic
is a primary health-care profession that specializes in the
diagnosis, treatment and overall management of conditions that
are due to problems with the joints, ligaments, tendons and
nerves of the body, particularly those of the spine.
What We Do
Treatment consists of a wide range of gentle
manipulative techniques designed to improve the function of
the joints, relieving pain and muscle spasm. |
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The Spine & The Nervous System
By strengthening and balancing the nervous
system chiropractic care promotes the healthy functioning
of the body. Your nervous system consists of your brain, spinal
cord, and all the nerves of your body, and it controls the
function of virtually every cell, tissue, organ, and bodily
system. If the nervous system is compromised or over-taxed,
pain and dysfunction can result, not only in the spine, but
in other parts of the body as well.
One of the most common causes of nervous
system disruptions is subluxation – joints that are
locked up, fixated, and not moving properly. Chiropractic
care includes gentle massage and manipulation of the spine
and extremities to restore proper joint function and strengthen
supporting muscles and soft tissues.
Because chiropractic is a holistic practice,
treatment extends beyond the time spent in the doctor’s
office. Along with massage and manipulation, chiropractic
doctors will also recommend a program of stretching, exercise,
good nutrition, and lifestyle changes to promote better overall
health.
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History
Chiropractic occupies a unique place
in modern healthcare as the largest drugless healing arts
profession in the world. Even though the term Chiropractic
is a relative new term, originated in 1895 by D.D. Palmer,
written records of spinal manipulation and joint mobilization
as therapeutic forms of treatment date back to ancient Greek
and Chinese civilizations
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