Get to know what chiropractic can do for you.

Chiropractic therapy has a well-deserved reputation for helping heal back and neck pain — but you may be amazed to learn how much more it can do.

As patients who have tried chiropractic often find, it may also help reduce stress, alleviate headaches, boost immune system, improve sleep and digestion, increase calm, and positively affect general health and wellness.

How does Chiropractic work?

Chiropractic physicians use firm but gentle manual pressure to restore proper structure and function to the spine. And it’s not just about the spine. Chiropractors adjust every joint – wrists for carpal tunnel syndrome, elbows, shoulders, ankles and knees, just to name a few. Chiropractic care is commonly used by athletes, dancers, gardeners and others engaged in physical activity.

What’s so special about the spine?

The spine houses the spinal cord, a bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that carry messages from your brain to the rest of your body — to every cell, tissue and organ.

The spine itself is made up of 24 vertebrae that protect these delicate fibers. Connected ligaments and muscles help support the upright posture of the body. Although the lower portion of the spine holds most of the body’s weight, each segment relies upon the strength of the others to function properly. Accidents, sports injuries, heavy lifting and poor posture are among the many causes of impaired spinal function, which may result in neck and back pain, joint pain, headaches and a host of other conditions. A well-functioning spine is key to health.

Learn more about Chiropractic on the American Chiropractic Association website.

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+ What conditions do chiropractors treat?

Chiropractors are especially well known for their treatment of back pain, neck pain and headaches. They also treat a variety of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system involving muscles, ligaments and joints. Conditions that may benefit from chiropractic therapy include:

Infants and Toddlers – Colic, congestion, constipation, crawling/walking issues, difficulty sleeping, frequent tripping, recurring ear infections, reflux, torticollis

Children and Teens – ADHD, allergy, asthma, sports injuries (acute and repetitive), bed wetting, headaches, migraines, fatigue, back pain, neck pain

Adults

  • Acid reflux
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Auto accidents
  • Back pain
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Herniated/bulging/degenerated discs
  • Muscle pain
  • Neck pain
  • Pinched nerve
  • PMS
  • Pregnancy & postnatal
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder, knee, hip and wrist pain
  • Slipped disc
  • Stress
  • Whiplash
  • Wellness

+ Is chiropractic treatment safe?
According to the American Chiropractic Association, “Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness, stiffness or aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current research shows that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.”

+ What are those popping sounds?
The American Chiropractic Association explains, "Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved."

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