Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is a healthcare discipline that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing disorders of the musculoskeletal system, primarily the spine. Chiropractors, also known as Doctors of Chiropractic (DC), use non-invasive techniques to address a wide range of musculoskeletal issues, with a particular emphasis on the spine’s alignment and its impact on overall health.
How Chiropractic Care Helps
Chiropractic care is based on the principle that the body’s structure, particularly the spine, has a significant influence on its overall function and well-being. The goal of chiropractic treatment is to restore proper alignment and mobility to the spine, which can help alleviate pain, improve bodily function, and enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. Here’s how chiropractic care works and the ways it can help:
Spinal Adjustment: The cornerstone of chiropractic care is the spinal adjustment, also known as spinal manipulation. Chiropractors use their hands or specialized instruments to apply controlled, sudden force to specific spinal joints that are not moving properly. This helps to restore normal spinal alignment, reduce joint restrictions, and improve joint mobility.
Pain Relief: Chiropractic adjustments are often sought for the management of back pain, neck pain, and headaches. By addressing spinal misalignments, pressure on nerves can be reduced, leading to pain relief and improved function.
Improved Mobility: Chiropractic adjustments can enhance joint mobility, flexibility, and range of motion. This is particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with musculoskeletal conditions that limit movement.
Nervous System Function: The spine houses the spinal cord, which is an integral part of the nervous system. Proper spinal alignment can positively influence nerve function, leading to improved communication between the brain and the body’s various systems.
Holistic Approach: Chiropractic care often takes a holistic approach to health, considering factors beyond just physical symptoms. Chiropractors may offer advice on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modifications to complement the adjustments and support overall well-being.
Preventive Care: Regular chiropractic visits can help prevent future issues by maintaining spinal health and addressing minor misalignments before they become major problems.
Complementary to Traditional Medicine: Chiropractic care is often used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments to provide a well-rounded approach to healthcare.
Chiropractic Adjustments
A chiropractic adjustment can make you feel so much better. Your body does not want to be out of alignment, and that’s exactly what an adjustment can help address. It is also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation. The adjustment refers to the manipulation of the vertebrae that have abnormal movements and are not functioning properly. A chiropractic adjustment will assist in fixing these issues.
The goal of chiropractic treatment is to reduce the subluxation, increase the range of motion, reduce nerve irritability, and improve mobility. Our compassionate and qualified chiropractor will work with you to relieve this pain and get you back to being pain free every single day.
Although many people visit their chiropractor and have an adjustment when something feels out of alignment, a regular visit will help you avoid any pain in the future and will keep your body feeling great all day long.
If you are having one of those days when you are not in the best mood, an adjustment may actually help. Your body will feel much better, which will naturally improve your mood.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is not just for adults. In fact, more and more parents are seeing the many benefits of their children seeing a chiropractor every single day. Some of the benefits are improved sleep, improved behavior and attitude, and improved immune system function. Children encounter many physical stresses in their life that you may not realize. These stresses can cause your child’s spine to have issues in growth and development.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique® (GT) is an innovative, evidence-based form of therapy that utilizes an instrument to assist in soft tissue mobilization. This enables clinicians to effectively and efficiently break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. GT utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The use of GT instruments along with therapeutic exercises helps restore pain-free movement and function. The Graston Technique® was originally developed by athletes to treat soft tissue injuries. It has grown in popularity as an alternative approach in treating acute and chronic soft tissue injuries.
