Why see a chiropractor?

Just to name a few…….. Your body is designed to be a self healing and self regulating being. When ill health, pain or disease set in, that is a sign that something is interfering with your body’s ability to heal, and regulate itself.

Chiropractors are the ONLY health professionals that are uniquely trained to locate, and remove these interferences thus allowing the body to heal itself.

Treat the cause not the symptom!

"Intelligence is present everywhere in our bodies ... our own inner intelligence is far superior to any we can try to substitute from the outside..." Deepak Chopra, M.D.,

Chiropractors work with the spine, not necessarily because it’s the source of neck and back pain, but because it houses and protects the central nervous system -- that system which monitors, controls and regulates all body function, allowing the body to adapt to its environment, both internal and external.

Why is it so important to maintain a healthy curve in my neck? 

  Normal    Early degeneration from loss of curve

The average cervical curve in the neck is 35-43 degrees.  According to world renowned Orthopedic researchers Panjabi & White it only takes the weight of a dime to decrease the function of nerve tissue.  If your cervical spine is  a normal curve of 43 degrees, there is normal pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.  Now think back to 6th grade.  What is the shortest distance between two points?  A straight line, right. 

So if your cervical curve is let’s say 0 degrees what happens to the spinal cord and nerves that are housed within the neck?  They have increased pressure (more than the weight of a dime).  With the increased pressure comes decreased nerve function and sometimes shows up as symptoms, like neck pain, stiffness, headaches, tingling - but not always.  Over time decreased function and poor biomechanics lead to immune problems and premature arthritis.  Thus the importance of proper neck alignment for good heath because it allows the nerves to communicate with the rest of the body without interference, just the way it was originally designed. (See Research Studies)

There are three main types of care we specialize in:

1. Kid Care - Research shows gentle spinal adjustments help relieve conditions from bedwetting to ear infections in children.  Our techniques are completely safe. Like any other medical procedure pediatric adjusting requires specific training and is considered a highly specialized field within chiropractic.   It is our specialty, and we enjoy treating children.

2.  Injury or Accute Care - Over 80% of our patients with back pain, auto or sports injuries report significant relief within the first 6 weeks of care.  We specialize in high performance athletes.  We focus on the premise the body aligned physically, chemically and emotionally is in its highest state of performance.    

3. Corrective and Wellness Care - True prevention is stopping a problem long before it starts.  Studies show regular chiropractic care increases immune function, increases reflex responses and slows down the degenerative aging process compared to those who do not receive chiropractic care.  Regular chiropractic care, a sound diet, exercise and a positive outlook are good for everyone. 

  Why I am a Doctor of Chiropractic

Because I honor the inborn potential of everyone to be truly healthy.
Because I desire to help the newborn, the aged, and those without hope.
Because I choose to care for the patient with the dis-ease, not the disease. Because I wish to assist rather than intrude; to free rather than control.
Because I seek to correct the cause, not its effect.
Because I know doctors do not heal, only the body can heal itself. Because I have been called to serve others.
Because I want to make a difference.
Because every day I get to witness miracles….because I know it is right!