Founded in 1895, Chiropractic is a conservative healthcare profession that focuses primarily on the spine, disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects these disorders have on general health, functionality and mobility. Chiropractors practice a whole-person, patient-centered approach to healthcare that includes complete patient examination, diagnosis and conservative treatment of spine-related disorders and other painful joint issues.

 

      The word "chiropractic" means "to be done by hand", which is exactly how chiropractors treat their patients, by administering a safe, gentle and specific adjustment to the joints of the spine to remove undue stress and pressure and to restore proper function and support to the nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments reduce pain, increase movement and mobility, and improve daily life performance. Things like accidents, injuries, falls, stress (mental, emotional or physical), and overexertion can negatively impact the health of your spine and body. If these issues are left unaddressed, untreated and unresolved, it will negatively affect the way the nervous system functions and communicates with other areas of the body, ultimately causing dis-ease, dysfunction, and susceptibility to chronic conditions. 

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     Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend soft-tissue therapies, fitness coaching, nutritional advice, and lifestyle counseling. Chiropractors collaborate with other healthcare professionals and are trained to refer you to the appropriate specialist, if and when needed. Chiropractors help their patients maintain optimal health naturally while avoiding unnecessary drugs or surgery.