What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a word from Greek descent, which means “treatment by hand.” Chiropractic is a health profession that utilizes manipulation of the body. Chiropractic focuses on the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.

The philosophy is to create harmony within the body
The goals are to prevent mechanical disorders and diagnose and treat those that are found. The philosophy behind chiropractic is the body’s system should be in harmony and any misalignment of the spine contributes to pain and disease.

A Chiropractor can help increase mobility
Via an adjustment, which is manipulation of the joint, the chiropractor can increase mobility, decrease pressure and restore the body’s natural balance. A basic treatment plan may include soft tissue, manipulation, exercises and spinal decompression.

Chiropractors may also offer nutritional advice
Chiropractors can perform x-rays to diagnosis any disorder and they work closely with other medical professionals whom they can refer patients to if needed. They too, offer lifestyle counseling such as nutritional advice.

The belief is in order to have a healthy body; you need to have a healthy spine.