The Science
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that the nervous system, your brain and spinal cord, controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Your body is much like the Internet: your brain is your computer, your spinal cord is the information highway, your spinal vertebrae which house nerves, arteries and veins are the links to your organs, such as heart, lungs, intestines, reproductive organs. The disruption of the function of these tissues or organs and the nerve control is called VSC or Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Chiropractic is the science of finding these areas of spinal malfunction, the art of correcting them and the philosophy of all things natural as we have been created.
The Art
Our doctor masters the adjusting "art" of chiropractic which includes a comprehensive evaluation, a review of health history, and arrival at a clear diagnosis and a recommended specific treatment plan customized for each patient. This includes specific spinal adjustments. Adjustment describes many hundreds of ways and techniques of directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal segments to a more normal position and range of motion, aiding in increased flexibility, increased immunological function and increased life energy. Chiropractic is truly an art.
The Philosophy
Chiropractic recognizes that the body has a greater ability to heal if the nervous system is functioning normally. Irritation to the nervous system from hypertonic tight muscles, fixed or subluxated articulations, and bulged or herniated discs result in abnormal nerve transmission and irritation.
The main purpose of chiropractic is to locate areas of joint and muscle malfunction which is affecting nerve function, and restoring normal nerve function by restoring normal joint motion and relieving tension of the muscles and tendons.