Chiropractic

Chiropractic is based on the science which concerns itself with the relationship between structures (primarily the spine) and function (primarily of the nervous system) and how this relationship can affect the restoration and preservation of health. Chiropractic adjustments (aka spinal and joint manipulative therapy) are made by chiropractors in order to correct or reduce spinal (vertebral) subluxation and extremity joint subluxations. Vertebral subluxation is a disturbance to the nervous system and is a condition where one or more vertebra in the spine is misaligned and/or does not move properly causing irritation to the nervous system. The primary goal of chiropractic care is the removal and/or reduction of nerve interference caused by vertebral subluxation.

The chiropractic adjustment is the application of a precise moment and/or force into the spine in order to reduce or correct vertebral subluxations. Chiropractic adjustments are applied mainly to the spine but can be used for other joints. This will be done by hand or with a mechanical instrument upon the body in such a way as to move the joints of the spine and upper and lower extremities.  This may cause and audible “pop” or “click”, just the same as when one “cracks” their knuckles. You may feel a sense of movement. Among other things, chiropractic care may reduce pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life.