The Spine and Chiropractic

Our spinal column is a series of movable bones. Thirty-one pairs of spinal nerves extend down the spine from the brain and exit through a series of openings between each bone.

The nerves leave the spine and form a complicated network which influences every living tissue in your body. That is why the health of your spine can affect so many parts of your body.

Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissues that make up about 60% of your body.

The Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic treatment mainly involves safe, often gentle, specific adjustments, done by hand, to free joints in the spine or other areas of the body that are not moving properly. Most often, this requires a short thrust to a joint that can result in an audible Pop‚, and may bring relief of symptoms as well as an increased feeling of well-being. The Pop‚ is simply the sound of bubbles of gas popping in the fluid of the joint as the pressure is released.

There is, however, no instant cure, and some patients may experience temporary symptoms such as pain or soreness around the areas being treated. Treatment to the neck may give a light headedness.

Apart from the adjustment, your chiropractor may use a wide variety of techniques including ice, heat, massage and exercises. If you have questions about any of these, just ask us. We welcome and encourage your interest in your treatment.