FAQs

Chiropractic care corrects imbalances and misalignments to restore the body’s natural ability to maintain optimal health. By revitalizing the spine through adjustments, interferences caused by misaligned vertebrae are eliminated. This allows the nervous system to operate smoothly, improving overall health and well-being.

Chiropractic care offers benefits beyond addressing back and neck pain. It serves as a valuable approach to maintaining optimal body performance through nutrition, adjustments, and overall wellness. Furthermore, chiropractic care has been recognized for its potential to assist with various conditions, including fibromyalgia. scoliosis, carpal tunnel and arthritis just to name a few.

Within chiropractic care, when a vertebra is displaced or moves from its typical position, it is identified as a subluxation. Subluxations may result from various factors – from stress either physical, chemical, emotional, or trauma. A subluxated vertebra begins to exert pressure on surrounding nerves, blood vessels, and tissues. This pressure carries a high cost as it disrupts the natural pathways required for brain messages to be transmitted efficiently and effectively to your entire body as well as your body being able to communicate back to your brain.

Chiropractic takes a holistic approach, believing in the body’s ability to heal itself. The brain controls body functions through the spinal cord and nerves. When this system lacks optimal function, overall performance suffers.

Chiropractors avoid drug dependency and focus on addressing underlying issues rather than symptoms. Treatment may include nutrition and supplements for long-term solutions.

Chiropractors treat more than just back and neck pain. They address soft and hard tissue problems like sciatica and joint pain. Patients seek chiropractic care for conditions like fibromyalgia, allergies, insomnia, headaches, and to improve the body's overall function, among many others.

Adjustments, also called manipulation, realign the vertebrae in the spine through small movements. This corrects misalignment caused by daily activities or traumatic events. Misaligned vertebrae affect the entire body system, including muscles and the central nervous system. Chiropractors use controlled pressure with their hands or specialized instruments to reposition the vertebrae. The process is quick and painless and may produce a cracking sound known as joint cavitation as gases are released from the joint.

Many of us approach visiting a chiropractor with a sense of novelty. Perhaps we’ve heard about it from a friend or conducted some online research. It could be that we’ve reached a point of frustration with persistent pain and feel the need to take action. In any case, the initial visit to a chiropractor primarily revolves around getting acquainted with the practitioner and having a detailed conversation about your medical history, present condition, and the goals you want to achieve.

Chiropractic aims to address imbalances in body structure and posture to promote natural healing. This requires unobstructed flow of signals throughout the nervous system. Chiropractors identify and correct misalignments caused by incidents like sports injuries or chemical factors like unhealthy habits or the stressors of everyday life. By seeking chiropractic care, professionals can restore the balance of your body, optimizing its performance.