Do you know how to avoid winter aches and pains?
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Chiropractic doctors practice natural, drugless, non-invasive health care and rely on the body's ability to self-heal. Sounds ideal, but just how does it work?
We look at the whole picture
Like other health-care providers, we follow a standard routine to gain information about the patient. We consult, review the case history, conduct a physical examination, and we may request laboratory analyses and/or x-rays. Unlike other health-care providers, however, chiropractic physicians also conduct a careful analysis of the patient's structure and pay particular attention to the spine. We also ask you about your life- Do you eat well? Exercise at all? How do you deal with stress? Do you have children? What do you do for work? And so on.
We seek the origin of the problem
Using this information, a diagnosis is made. Included in the diagnosis is the probable reason for your pain or discomfort. It is important to note that chiropractors seek the origin of the illness in order to eliminate it-we do not simply treat the symptoms. If your roof is leaking, do you simply catch the drips in a bucket for years on end, or do you repair the roof to prevent it from leaking? Similarly, if the migraine headache you've had all week is being caused by misaligned vertebra and an irritated nerve, do you continue to take pain killers indefinitely, or do you realign the vertebra to prevent the pain? You get the picture.
We fix the origin of the problem
Chiropractors have a term for misalignments: subluxations. A vertebral subluxation is a misalignment of the bones that protect the spinal cord. It's a leak in the roof. Or a kink in the wiring of your nervous system. The severity of the subluxation can vary, and there are a number of potential contributing factors that can be physical, emotional, mental, or chemical. The subluxation can be caused by any number of incidents, from birth trauma to an auto accident to simple repetition or over-use.
In this section, you will find articles on the mechanics of chiropractic care, its effects, and misconceptions.
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Winter Activities that Can Cause Pain and How to Prevent It
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Keep Moving During National Chiropractic Health Month
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How Chiropractic Helps Patients After an Auto Accident
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Will Chiropractic Relieve Your Tendonitis?
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The Benefits of Spinal Alignment On Sports Performance
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Chiropractic Tips for Healthier Travel
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Tips for Avoiding Yard Work Pain and Injury
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Does your back, knees or neck hurt every time you work in the yard? These tips could help prevent aches and pains.
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How Posture Affects Your Health
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How to Avoid and Treat Tension Headaches
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Self Care for Chronic Pain: Do's and Do Not's
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Working from Home and Chiropractic Care: How to Stay Healthy
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Suffering from work-at-home aches and pain? Chiropractic care relieves your pain naturally.
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The Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Older Patients
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Why Movement is Important for Healing Injuries
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What Are Neck Spasms and Why Do They Occur?
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How to Strengthen Your Joints
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Enjoy the Health Benefits of Massage Therapy and Chiropractic
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Want to improve your health? Massage therapy and chiropractic treatment may offer the perfect solution.
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