What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is the science, art, and philosophy that provides better communication between your brain and your body. Our brain controls every function and reaction that happens in our body. The nervous system is the way that the brain and the body communicate together. Isn't that interesting...just like networking between computers.
The communication between our brain and body is VITAL to our survival. Nerve tissues are very delicate so the spine is playing the role of armor shield to protect our spinal cord.

What is subluxation?

Once a single or a group of vertebras are misaligned with respect to the vertebra above or below, this is called 'Vertebral Subluxation'. Subluxations can be symptomatic or non-symptomatic. A subluxation can interfere with the communication between the brain and the body; it is called the silent killer.

What is an adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a calculated force in a precise direction to release the restriction in a joint between two bones. Chiropractic adjustments will correct a subluxated joint and remove the nerve interference. There are different methods of adjustment but all serve the same purpose.

What should you expect during a chiropractic visit?

Your first visit usually will include an extended consultation and a comprehensive examination which includes neurological, orthopedic, and chiropractic. Once it is determined that you are a candidate for chiropractic care, you will go through a treatment program. This treatment program varies for each individual according to your condition. Each treatment plan could include chiropractic adjustment, physiotherapy, neuromuscular re-education, neuromuscular rehabilitation, nutritional education, and home exercises.

Why is it so important to maintain an aligned spine?

It is more logical to prevent a problem than to try fixing it. Chiropractic maintenance will allow us to correct the spinal subluxation which will allow a clear communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Another important benefit of chiropractic maintenance is when you correct the subluxation, the risk of pre-mature arthritis does reduce.