What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care supports the concept that maintaining proper function of the musculoskeletal and nervous system can provide for better health.
Chiropractic care is a form of health care that is drugless, non-invasive and actively promotes health.
Chiropractic care is holistic, meaning that the entire body and person's lifestyle are examined and treated. When a Chiropractor works with a patient, the cause of the physical problem is addressed, as well as any lifestyle factors that may affect the problem.
Chiropractic care uses natural health methods such as exercise, nutrition and diet, and lifestyle to promote wellness.

What can I expect from treatment?

You will be asked to complete a comprehensive health history, including past health problems, diet, exercise, occupation and other information of importance. An examination will include palpation, range of motion, x-rays, neurological, orthopedic, muscle testing as well as posture and gate analysis. Besides the adjustment, occasional physiotherapies such as electric muscle stimulation, ultrasound, moist heat, ice and massage may be used to promote healing and correction. You will be counseled about the prevention of diseases and the methods for living a healthy lifestyle.

What is a subluxation?

Subluxation are minor displacements in the spine that can cause many of the unwanted conditions people suffer from today. These displacements or subluxations of spinal vertebrae cause endangering stress to your spinal cord, which acts as the intelligence line for the entire body. Subluxations can be caused by injuries from work, automobile conditions, sports, slips/falls, poor posture and countless traumas that our bodies come into daily contact with.