Chiropractic Care

What is Chiropractic?

“Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.” - American Chiropractic Association

What are Chiropractors?

Chiropractors, or Doctors of Chiropractic, are healthcare professionals who focus on safe, natural, and drug-free treatments. They are trained to thoroughly examine, diagnose, and treat patients using hands-on techniques. Beyond spinal adjustments, chiropractors may also recommend therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation, and offer guidance on nutrition, diet, and overall lifestyle for optimal health.

What is an adjustment?

The most common treatment chiropractors use is called a chiropractic adjustment, or spinal manipulation. It involves gently applying controlled pressure to joints that aren’t moving properly, often due to injury or strain. These areas, sometimes called "subluxations," can cause pain or limit movement. The goal of the adjustment is to help restore normal motion and relieve discomfort.

What is a subluxation?

Subluxations happen when spinal joints get “stuck” or don’t move properly, which can irritate nearby nerves. This may be caused by a sudden injury—like a fall, car accident, or lifting something the wrong way—or from ongoing stress, such as sitting with poor posture for long hours. Chiropractic adjustments gently restore movement in these joints, helping to ease nerve irritation, reduce pain and inflammation, improve how your joints work, and support your body’s natural ability to heal.

Safe and Natural

Chiropractic is a gentle, natural, and drug-free way to care for your health. Using hands-on techniques, it has helped millions of people feel better and live healthier lives. If you have any questions that we haven’t answered here, please contact us.