The Philosophy
As a profession, the primary belief is in natural and conservative methods of health care. Doctors of chiropractic have a deep respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself without the use of surgery or medication. We devote careful attention to the biomechanics, structure and function of the spine, its effects on the musculoskeletal and neurological systems, and the role played by the proper function of these systems in the preservation and restoration of health. A Doctor of chiropractic is one who is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare.
The Science
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that the central nervous system, your brain and spinal cord, controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. The spine surrounds and protects the spinal cord and permits space between each vertebrae for spinal nerves to exit the cord and travel to their designated target tissue. Due to the close proximity of the vertebrae, spinal cord and spinal nerves—any abnormal change in the spine’s natural curvatures, segmental joints or discs can interfere with the nervous system’s ability to receive or transmit information to the rest of the body.
The Art
The development and application of a customized treatment plan requires a chiropractic doctor to consider all of the elements in a person’s life and the level of impact it places on their current state of health. Treatment is often designed to address the entire spine, extremities, soft tissues and nervous system in order to restore normal neurological feedback and control of muscles and joints. Everyone’s body is unique and requires a customized application of treatment methods and rehabilitation.
