As a Doctor of Chiropractic, the health and well-being of my patients is of paramount importance. Health is not merely the absence of symptoms. It is the absence of disease and imbalance. It occurs when all of the systems of the body are functioning properly. To restore true health it is neccessary to determine the underlying cause of a condition. The treatment of many of these conditions can be addressed by restoring normal mechanical function.
In my practice, I help restore proper spinal biomechanics and improve nervous system function. I begin with a thorough case history, which provides me with your health background. This will include past health problems, previous surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, and other details affecting your current health.
After reviewing your health history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough physical examination will be conducted. This will include orthopedic, neurological, and biomechanical testing. X-rays or other diagnostic proceedures will be performed if deemed necessary to uncover the underlying cause of your condition. These examinations will help identify areas of spinal malfunction and resulting nervous system deficit. They will also help identify other disease processes that might be responsible for your symptoms. If your problem is found to be due to a more ominous disease process, the appropriate referrals will be made.
The findings from these examinations will be explained in detail and any questions you might have will be answered. The recommended course of treatment will then be discussed. Progress will be closely monitored and if it is decided that your condition is in need of further attention, the appropriate referral will be made.
Chiropractic (def.): A system of healthcare based on the premise that the relationship between structure and function in the human body is a significant health factor and that such relationships between the spinal column and the nervous system are significant, since the normal transmission and expression of nerve energy are essential to the restoration and maintenance of health. (Taber's Med. Dictionary)
Benefits of spinal manipulation and regular chiropractic care:
- restores and maintains full range of motion
- promotes healing
- inhibits pain
- maintains joint stability
- reduces the risk of injury and degeneration
- improves biomechanics
- improves nutrition to discs and other joints
- relaxes tight muscles
- optimizes performance and coordination
- promotes full function
- induces a sense of well being and relaxation
Chiropractic manipulative therapy helps restore normal joint function in the body. This increases spinal integrity and allows for normal functioning of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Joint manipulation stimulates mechanoreceptors and nociceptors, which act to:
- reduce pain and autonomic concomitants
- reduce sympathetic hyperactivity
- reduce muscle spasm
- reset the sensitivity of muscle spindles
Chiropractic has grown considerably in the last few decades. This is in part due to its high rate of success and patient satisfaction. With the transition of Chiropractic into mainstream healthcare, the benefits have become evermore recognized by healthcare professionals and the general public alike.
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