About Chiropractic

Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your brain communicates with every aspect of your body through your nervous system. We are in a state of health and wellness as long as the two way communication is functioning unimpaired.  However, when the communication between our brain and body is impaired, our innate ability to heal ourselves doesn’t work properly. Chiropractic care works to ensure that your nervous system is working fine, and this enhances your well being. Your chiropractor will discover any problems that are interfering with your nervous system and through hands-on-healing will work with you to eliminate them. After chiropractic care your body will be better able to heal itself. This, in turn, aids your body in maintaining optimum health and contributes to your overall wellness. Chiropractors believe in a holistic approach to health and healing, and have spearheaded this powerful health care trend in North America.

What is a misalignment or a subluxation?

Our nervous system is protected by the skull and 24 small bones of the spine called “vertebrae”.  These vertebrae can become misaligned or restricted in their motions, which compress and irritate the nervous system, thus interfering with the communication between the brain and the body.  With some people these can cause symptoms and conditions that interfere with their health. This is known as the Vertebral Subluxation Complex.    Chiropractors identify these subluxations through a thorough history, examination and x-rays if required. 

What is an adjustment?

The Chiropractor will then formulate a treatment protocol based on your particular problem.  A subluxation is corrected by a technique referred to as an adjustment.   

Adjustments to the spine can be done in many different ways and are tailored to suit the specific needs of each individual.    Just about anyone can be adjusted.  Newborns, infants, children, seniors and even failed back surgery patients can benefit.   Many technique do exist to get people well; they range from low force adjustments to more aggressive types.  It all depends on the person’s size, condition and level of comfort.  

Chiropractic adjustments are specific, targeted and focused, with the intent of reducing nervous system irritation.   It is this precision, combined with the purpose of reducing nervous system irritation, which has helped so many people get well.