Do you have pain in your back or neck that travels to your arms or legs? You may have a herniated disc.
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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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Causes and Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
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June is Scoliosis Awareness Month
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The Importance of Routine Chiropractic Treatment
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Looking for a natural way to enhance your health? Long-term chiropractic care offers several important health benefits.
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Preventative Care vs. Reactive Care
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Do you visit the chiropractor on a regular basis? Preventive visits offer a simple way to maintain your health.
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Are you planning to exercise more in 2020? Your chiropractor can help you avoid injuries that may prevent you from reaching your goals.
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Looking for a natural way to improve your health in the new year? Chiropractic care may offer a simple solution.
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Would you like to improve your health naturally? Try to include meditation in your daily routine.
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Chiropractic Treatment for Spondylosis
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Are you tired of living with painful spondylosis symptoms? Chiropractic treatment may help ease your neck and back pain.
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Does your child toss and turn at night? These suggestions may improve his or her sleep quality.
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What is Flexion-Distraction Therapy?
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Looking for a drug-free way to relieve your pain? Flexion-distraction therapy may offer the ideal solution.
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