Chiropractic health care is based upon the fact that all organ,
tissue, and gland functions are controlled via nervous system
input starting from signals in the brain cascading downward
via the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. On some occasions,
the spinal bones (vertebra) which protectively surround the
spinal cord can misalign or subluxate creating increased pressure
upon the nerve roots that pass between the vertebrae. This
increased pressure strangles or pinches the nerve roots, thus
decreasing the impulses to the end organs. Prolonged pressure
upon these nerves causes disease states to develop, whether
it be muscular or internal. Spinal adjustments are high speed,
low force procedures that restore the spinal bones into their
correct alignment, thus relieving stress upon the spinal nerves.
Once the stress has been relieved upon the nerves, the body
can naturally be restored to 100% of its healing capacity.
Dectection and
Correction
The doctor of chiropractic
detects vertebral subluxations via various methods. Some rely
solely
on palpation
skills,
while others use palpation in combination with instrumentation
such as surface EMGs, and imaging techniques. The chiropractor
will restore nerve function by adjusting the spinal bones back
into their normal alignment. Some chiropractors also provide
nutritional advice and set their patients up on rehabilitation
programs. Some will also include myofascial therapies along
with the adjustment. This is quite helpful for difficult RSI
cases. The doctor of chiropractic is a primary health care
provider in all 50 states. You do not need a referral to see
a chiropractic (unless you're involved with "mangled care" -
aka managed care organizations, where they dictate who you
see). The chiropractic adept at diagnosing RSIs can be the
most important part of your health care team.
Chiropractic
Care for Different Needs
