What is Chiropractic ?

Principles of Chiropractic 

chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on the relationship between the body structure mainly the spine and how it affects whole body function and health

 chiropractic was born out of the belief that the human body has an innate ability to heal itself a quality that relies on the nervous system 

Chiropractic Theory:
since the spinal column stands between the central nervous system and the body's tissues and organs, It was theorize that distortions in the spine were capable of impeding the nervous system and affect health 

Today chiropractic is mostly viewed as a non-drug health care specialty for musculoskeletal related back neck and extremity disorders 

chiropractor procedures 

chiropractors use a variety of procedures in practice 
the primary being adjustments also called manipulations: adjustments are carefully directed shor amplitude thrusts done by hand to restore movement and position of a misaligned spinal joint 

the intent is to alleviate pain improved function and support the body's natural ability to heal itself 

Since chiropractic relies on the body's ability to recover from injury and pain, chiropractors also typically encourage patients to take an active role in their health be a diet exercise sleep and stress reduction 

doing so aligns with and supports the goals of chiropractic treatment 

Who can see a Chiropractic ?

chiropractic is generally categorized as alternative medicine or complementary medicine, however segments within the profession purport to be chiropractic primary care physicians by virtue of their education and training

chiropractors also called doctors of chiropractic are licensed to see patients directly without a referral from a medical doctor although some health insurance plans require a referral from a primary care physician 

Who does chiropractic work ?

to understand chiropractic consider mechanical engineering a central principle of mechanical engineering is that structure determines function a sound structure makes a bridge durable and increases its lifespan or as a pore structure can constitute the great prematurely and collapse under the weight of cars 

chiropractic shares the same principle it holds that human structure determines human function and therefore health, the spinal column is the body's primary structural component it gives the body form and stability optimal spinal structure promote strength mobility and good health whereas suboptimal structure leads to :

• weakness 
• restricted mobility
• sub optimal health 

Subluxations

mechanical distortions in the spine called subluxation are areas where one vertebra losses alignment relative to adjacent vertebra .the subluxated vertebra moves abnormally or maybe fixated or stuck in one position

scoliosis a congenital disorder is an extreme but rare example of subluxation is in the spine subluxation is occurring from 

• physical trauma 
• falls and car accidents 
• poor postural habits 
• excess weight 
• weak muscular support are much more common affecting nearly all adult human beings 

while subluxation is can cause symptoms 

• such as pain 
• discomfort 
• reduce flexibility

most are asymptomatic or unnoticeable 

a subluxated vertebra impedes the spines mechanical capacity to move fluidly in balance weight it also forces other vertebrae in the spine to move abnormally or compensate for the restriction 

over time this abnormal movement leads to spinal degenerative changes accompanied by pain and loss of mobility, the two main reasons why people see chiropractors in the first place 

since nerves reside inside and around the spine subluxation is have the potential to place pressure on these nerves and degrade nerve signals to and from the brain because of this it is believed that subluxation 'he's can also lead to organic disorders such as headaches and indigestion

chiropractic is the art and science concerned with identifying subluxations and reducing them using manual techniques delivered by hand or instrument

chiropractic theory holds that when a spinal subluxation is corrected that is when its normal position and movement patterns are restored symptoms clear locally and sometimes in distal regions to to the integrated nature of the musculoskeletal system

a mechanical distortion in the pelvis may cause hip pain in compensatory shoulder pain distally correcting the distortion in the pelvis can alleviate both areas 

since chiropractic has long men anecdotally observed to accomplish such health benefits it is considered not only a specialty for treating spinal problems but also for wellness and prevention 

fundamentally chiropractic holds that overall health is improved and pain is lessened when the spinal column is aligned properly moving and is not encroaching upon nerve tissue 

the goal of chiropractic treatment therefore is to reduce mechanical distortions in the spine so that this can be achieved