What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a hands-on approach to better health that deals with the body holistically by focusing on diet, exercise and manipulation of the spine and extremities. Doctors of Chiropractic are neuromusculoskeletal specialists, which means they focus on the relationship between the nerves, muscle and skeleton.

How will Chiropractic help me?
Chiropractic will help you by maintaining your spine in proper alignment. Every organ in the body is under some type of neurological control. By having your spine is in proper alignment, you will ensure that nerve impulses reach your organs and this will help them to function properly. As an example, the Vagus Nerve helps to slow the heart rate but, can also stimulate the stomach and digestive tract. By placing the spine in proper alignment you can prevent a malfunction of nerve impulses and improve the functionality of your body.

What is a manipulation?
A manipulation, also called an adjustment, is a high velocity, low amplitude thrust applied to a specific joint to provide therapy. There are a variety of techniques used by chiropractors and it's important to find a chiropractor who is right for you.

Does chiropractic manipulation hurt?
On rare occasions a chiropractic manipulation may cause minor discomfort. Discomfort is often related to the severity of your pain or illness. The sooner you begin treatment after you have realized their is an issue, the less discomfort you will experience and the fewer treatments you will require.

How long will it take chiropractic to work?
Like any medical solution, a course of treatments is prescribed for relief from pain. Each case is different and after your initial visit with a chiropractor, you will be able to work out a program that is right for you.

Is Chiropractic manipulation dangerous?
Chiropractors practice and perform hundreds to thousands of manipulations per year with no ill results. There are less documented cases of injuries each year from manipulation per year than from mis-prescribed drugs, drug overdose, bad drug combinations and treatments in the medical profession.

What is that popping sound?
The most notable immediate result of a manipulation is a cavitation (a pop or click sound) which is often heard when a manipulation is performed. This cavitation is the result of a rapid release of air bubbles within the joints that have been under pressure. The cavitation occurs more often than not, but it does not have to occur for the manipulation to be effective.

Do Chiropractors prescribe medication?
Sometimes we recommend vitamins, minerals and other supplements to maintain proper physical health.