What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a growing primary contact health care profession commonly sought to manage conditions
and disorders related to the spine, nervous system and, musculoskeletal system. Chiropractors are
musculoskeletal experts who use hands on, non-invasive techniques, such as adjustments and/or
modalities to enhance the patients’ health. It has been scientifically proven that chiropractic adjustments
are effective to help improve spinal biomechanics and decrease nervous system interference.
Chiropractors have a comprehensive and complex understanding of the human body which allow them
to conduct a thorough history and physical assessment, derive a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.
What is an adjustment?
Adjustments and spinal manipulation are used interchangeably. A chiropractic adjustment is a high
velocity low amplitude(HVLA) thrust directed at a restricted (“locked up”) joint to help relieve pain and,
and restore a joint’s normal range of motion. Adjustments have been extensively researched proving that
they are effective in treating dysfunctions of the spine which may compromise optimal function of the
nervous, musculoskeletal, and autonomic system.
When a joint is adjusted, you often hear a “pop” due the release of gases (oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon
dioxide) inside the synovial fluid of a joint capsule. Similar to when you “crack” your knuckle. When there
is no audible “pop” it does not mean the adjustment did not work, the joint is still being stretched which
improves mobility.
Chiropractic can help with the following but not limited to:
●Upper and lower back pain
●Neck pain
●Whiplash associated Disorder
●Neuropathy
●Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
●Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
●Bursitis/ tendinitis
●Sciatica
●Tennis elbow/golfers elbow
●Muscle strains/tears
●Ligament sprains
●Shoulder, elbow, wrist pain
●Knee, hips, pelvis, tailbone and ankle pain
●Repetitive Strain Injuries
●TMJ dysfunction (jaw pain)
●Plantar fasciitis
●Pre/post natal pains
●Rotator Cuff Injuries
●Nerve entrapments and/or related numbness and tingling
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