What is Chiropractic Care?

   The human body is controlled and coordinated by the nerve system. In fact, each and every cell in the body is directly contacted by a nerve cell to tell it how to function. The nerve system is so important, the body created a bony armor for it to be housed in; the skull for the brain and the spinal vertebrae for the spinal cord. Due to the nature of the system, requiring both structural strength and mobility, the spine is formed of many (24) moveable segments. As a result of the shape of the spinal joints, the spine is capable of over 6 million motions and positions.

   At times, due to physical, chemical, or mental/emotional stresses, the spine may change in position or posture and get stuck. There can also be areas where the spinal vertebrae become misaligned and locked out of position. When this occurs and the body can not fix it, the misaligned spine creates pressure and tension on the spinal cord and nerves resulting in reduced nerve function. Research has shown that pressure equal to the weight of a dime (10 mmHg) on a spinal nerve root reduces nerve function by 60% at a minimum. Left in place, for as little as an hour in some instances, that pressure can cause permanent nerve damage. As a result of lost or altered nerve function, the body is adversely affected and health diminishes which may manifest itself as an ache or pain or more importantly as a functional effect. Only 3-5% of spinal nerves transmit pain information. The rest are functional in nature, telling the body how to stay alive. Consider the impact of a 60% loss of function to your heart, lungs or other vital organ and it's easy to see how vertebral subluxation can significantly impact health.

   Your chiropractor is trained to locate, analyze, and correct these damaging subluxations , restoring proper nerve system function and body health.