What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is the Art, the Science and the Philosophy that was first defined by D.D. Palmer in 1895. It consists of identifying the presence of Vertebral Subluxations, and correcting them by the application of a specific thrust within predefined vectors. This correction is termed an "Adjustment".

What is a subluxation?

How do I know if I have a subluxation?

Do you take insurance?

How does chiropractic work?

Is chiropractic safe?

What is an adjustment?

What is that sound when the doctor
adjusts my spine?

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What is a subluxation?
A misalignment of bones within the joints that interfere with the electrical flow of nerve impulses and diminishes the bodies ability to stay healthy. This is the main cause of early arthritic degenerative changes to the spine.
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How do I know if I have a subluxation?
Often times there is pain and a loss of normal motion associated with a subluxation. Subluxations are found through careful x-ray interpretation and gentle motion and palpation of the spine. The subluxation may be very insidious due to the fact that it does not always have any symptomotology.
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Do you take insurance?
Yes, most health care plans have benefits for chiropractic treatment. Our office accepts health plans that have applicable benefits. We try to make the insurance paperwork as painless as the chiropractic adjustment.
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How does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic is literally the backbone of human health. Misalignments of the vertebrae can be caused by trauma or repetitive poor posture. This result can put pressure on the spinal nerve roots which may lead to diminished function and illness. The chiropractor will analyze and correct these misalignments through gentle mobilization techniques called adjustments.
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Is chiropractic safe?
Chiropractic is safe for people of all ages. We care for children as young as a few weeks old to the elderly, and everyone in between.

Today, more than 50,000 chiropractors help over 20,000,000 people each year in the U.S. alone! Millions throughout the world confirm that chiropractic is safe and effective care. Research shows that patient risk is considerably lower for chiropractic care when compared to medical care, due to the risks associated with prescription drugs and surgery.

The gentle mobilization of the spine is painless, safe and extremely effective. The only thing you will have to worry about is increasing your activity level to maintain proper spinal health.
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What is an adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is generally a low force, high speed gentle technique used to restore proper position and movement to the spine. This enables better functioning of the central nervous system. Chiropractors restore the essential nerve supply and eliminate joint inflammation through adjustments.
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What is that sound when the doctor adjusts my spine?
The patient may hear a popping noise as the spinal joint is opened. Research has proved that small pockets of air bubbles are found in the tissue fluid surrounding the joint capsule. When the joint tissues are stretched during a chiropractic adjustment, the pockets of air pop creating a sound.
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