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What is Chiropractic?

"Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy of things natural; restoring function to the nervous system through adjustments to the segments of the spinal column, emphasizing the inherent recuperative ability of the body to heal itself." ~ D.D Palmer

Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism, under master control from the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body, collectively known as the nervous system.

The vertebrae emminently protect the nervous system and, under normal conditions, allow for splendid motion and support for the human frame. However, misaligned, abnormally moving, 'subluxated' vertebral structures can be a significant cause of dysfunction involving soft tissues, ligaments, muscles and cause irritation to the nerves throughout the body.

Chiropractic is a natural non-invasive approach to healthcare that focuses on treating a patient without the use of drugs or surgery. The most common treatment used by chiropractors is spinal manipulation to restore proper function, motion, and alignment to spinal vertebrae. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services, Doctors of Chiropractic provide over 90% of the spinal manipulation in the US.

Doctors of Chiropractic are direct access healthcare providers licensed in all 50 states, and are recognized by governmental health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation and many other third party payor systems.

Every year, more than 30 million Americans see chiropractors as an effective component of their personal healthcare and, with over 84,000 licensed chiropractors nationwide and more than 10,000 students currently enrolled in chiropractic school, it is one of the fastest growing health care professions.

Chiropractors frequently treat individuals with problems such as headaches, neck pain, low back pain, sciatica and other joint problems. Chiropractors also treat patients with osteoarthritis, spinal disc conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains, and strains.

Chiropractors have the education and training to diagnose and collaboratively treat a wide variety of conditions such as allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, high blood pressure and other conditions that are associated with the spine and nervous system.