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What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is an approach to health that utilizes the body's
natural recuperative powers. It is the science of locating
and correcting, through chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference,
which can cause dysfunction within the body. Chiropractic
is a method of health care that does not utilize drugs or
surgery. It also considers all aspects of the patient's life:
family history, work, lifestyle, diet and exercise, and the
patient's physical and emotional stress factors.
What conditions does chiropractic
treat?
Common conditions addressed by chiropractic include: back/hip/leg
pain or numbness, neck/shoulder/arm pain or numbness, chronic
headaches, knee/ankle pain or injury, carpal tunnel syndrome,
and difficulty with sitting/bending/lifting. For a more complete
list of conditions we treat at L.A.C.C., click here.
How does it work?
Chiropractic works by locating and correcting, through adjustments,
nerve interference, which can cause dysfunction within the
body. Once the interferences are removed, the nervous system
function improves, resulting in positive health benefits.
What is an adjustment?
The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore proper
motion to the spine, thus removing irritation to the associated
nerves and restoring nervous system health. This is usually
done through a gentle, precise thrust that effectively places
the vertebra into its correct position. It is a technique
that requires extensive training and practice.
Does an adjustment hurt?
Although each patient reacts differently, the procedure is
rarely painful. Reactions range from temporary soreness to
a sense of relief and well-being.
Is it safe?
Chiropractic is one of the safest healing methodologies, and
has an excellent safety record. It is the result of a conservative
approach to health that avoids invasive procedures or addictive
drugs.
Are all patients adjusted
the same way?
No. Each patient's treatment course is determined by his/her
unique spinal problem. For example, some patients who complain
of headaches may actually have a lower back problem that is
causing a compensation reaction at the base of the skull.
Other patients who experience numbness in their fingers may
actually have a problem in the neck. Each patient is different,
and will require a unique treatment plan.
Can chiropractic be used
with children or senior citizens?
Yes. Many childhood health complaints that are brushed off
as "growing pains" can often be traced to the spine. Regular
chiropractic checkups can identify these problems and help
avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults.
Older patients through chiropractic
care have reported improvement with arthritic symptoms and
other chronic ailments often associated with the aging process.
In addition, growing concern about over-medication and side
effects of prescription drugs has prompted more and more people
to look into chiropractic care as a possible alternative.
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