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Chiropractic
Care
"The
doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his
patients in the core of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause
and prevention of disease."
-
Thomas A. Edison
| Chiropractic
care is the evaluation and treatment of human ailments by the
most conservative methods in order to establish optimal muscle,
joint, nerve, and organ system function. |
Chiropractors
use a variety of treatments in their practices to heal patients
without the use of drugs or surgery.
Chiropractic joint
manipulations (adjustments) are what chiropractors are most famous
for. By mobilizing joints in the spine, neck, and even the
hips, wrists and feet, a chiropractor can help correct biomechanical
imbalances, alleviate pain, and restore normal body function.
How does joint
manipulation work? When one joint is locked and not functioning
(in your spine for instance) then the other joints and muscles around
that spot have to work twice as hard to get their job done.
This combination of joints that aren't moving and other joints that
are moving too much creates irritation to the muscles, nerves, and
connective tissue around the dysfunctional area. Mobilization
of those joints that aren't moving can thus correct the initial
imbalance and allow the body to heal itself naturally. These
'adjustments' are especially effective in the spine, where they
can often have profound effects on the body's nervous system and
organ systems as well. The types of adjustments used by the chiropractors
of Active Body are quick, painless, and most people find
them to be quite satisfying and enjoyable.
Though joint manipulation
is an incredible tool, as Chiropractors we are not limited to just
manipulation of joints. We use a variety of soft tissue techniques
and physical modalities like ultrasound and electric muscle stimulation.
We also use nutrition counseling, herbal supplements, and rehabilitation
programs to treat our patients.
Chiropractors have been thoroughly instructed in the diagnosis and
treatment of a multitude of health conditions ranging from the common
to the severe. Patients should feel comfortable with the fact
that, not only are the doctors of Active Body Chiropractic
skilled in treating a wide range of health conditions, but are also
skilled in recognizing problems that may require the attention of
other medical professionals.
See
our Frequently
Asked Questions page for more info
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