Q: What is Chiropractic?
A: Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-surgical health science. Chiropractic does not include pharmaceuticals or surgery. The primary, anatomical focus of the Doctor of Chiropractic on the human spine has created mistaken perception of the Chiropractor solely as a "back doctor." This perception, while not entirely incorrect, is incomplete.

Chiropractic focuses on the nervous system. The brain and spinal cord manage the body's internal environment as well as, its interactions the external environment to help ensure proper function and consequently better health.

The brain sends messages through the spinal cord across a huge network of spinal nerves to deliver information to every cell, organ and system of the body. Chiropractors promote greater health and function by removing interference in this system.

Chiropractic involves a system of therapies aimed at restoring normal function. Spinal adjustment and adjunctive therapies are employed to remove any interference in the nervous system that impedes normal function.

Q: How does Chiropractic work?
A: The Chiropractic Adjustment is a method of treatment that causes change in function of nerve endings in spinal joints (joint mechano-receptors) to influence the nervous system. These mechano-receptors have been show to have a direct influence on the brain.

Q: What are some conditions Chiropractors treat?
A: Most people know of chiropractic's excellent reputation in the treatment of back and neck, arm and shoulders pain, hip and leg pain, and headache. But many still don't know that chiropractors treat the whole person for a number of functional diseases and conditions in the body's organs and glands. If chiropractic care is not indicated, the patient will be so advised.