Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body).

Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and many other musculoskeletal conditions.Back to the top

Under normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds. Soreness may be common; however it is the kind of soreness that one would experience after a good workout. This is due to the increase in motion, which may make some muscles that haven't moved in some time move more than usual just like in a good workout.
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Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one. This is extremely low when compared to drugs-including over the counter drugs, and surgery.
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Chiropractors receive an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment. Preparation for the practice of chiropractic is concentrated on three areas of learning; basic training in the biological and health sciences (anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry, clinical and radiological diagnosis); specialized training in the chiropractic discipline (theoretical studies, practice, diagnosis and applications); and extensive clinical training.
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Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches.
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Consultation: The most important question for your doctor to answer is whether or not you are a candidate for care in our office. Doctors of Chiropractic attempt to completely understand your health condition, not just treat your symptoms, but get to the cause.

The first thing a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. The DC may also ask about your family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your job, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the best way to go about treating the problem.

Examination: A physical examination will be performed following your consultation, in accordance with your DC's clinical judgment, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal examination and analysis will be performed to detect any structural abnormalities which may be affecting or causing your condition. After ruling out conditions that require an immediate medical referral, your doctor will perform an evaluation of your neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes the nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones. All of these elements are important components of your total health profile, and vital to the doctor of chiropractic in evaluating your problem.

Report of Findings: Upon completion of the physical examination and any other necessary testing, an assessment of your condition will be given to you in what is known as the “Report of findings”. During the report of findings, your doctor will discuss your diagnosis, your treatment plan, including the duration and number of visits.
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