Chiropractors most commonly treat musculoskeletal system (MSK) injuries and conditions such as sprains and strains arising from slips and falls, auto accidents, sports injuries, or simply over doing it. In fact, in today’s world, the use of manipulation in the management of biomechanical disorders of the spine is regarded as a “mainstream” treatment. A review [..]

It is well established that the nervous system has three divisions. The “central nervous system” is made up by the brain and spinal cord. The “peripheral nervous system” includes the nerve roots and peripheral nerves that run from the spine to the arms and legs. The ability to move (walk, run, throw, lift, etc.) relies [..]

Chiropractic care is not limited to adults. Doctor of Chiropractic see patients of all ages, including infants, children, teenagers, and older adults. Naturally, many parents ask an important question: Is chiropractic care for children different than chiropractic care for adults? The answer is yes. When chiropractors care for children, they use modified techniques that are [..]

The mission of chiropractic is to help sick people get well, as well as to help healthy people function better in the absence of drugs or surgery. When people are asked, "...what do chiropractors do?" the frequent response is, "...they crack your neck and/or back." Chiropractic spinal manipulation (frequently called an adjustment) often produces an [..]

In the mid-1980s, a political event spurred a change regarding the medical community's outward disrespect of chiropractors when the AMA (American Medical Association) was sued for anti-trust violations and the chiropractors won! For the first time, the public, open anti-chiropractic slander that appeared on billboards, in magazine articles, and in TV/radio advertisements against the chiropractic [..]

Every movement, smell, taste, touch, sound, thought, and dream has its origin in the nervous system. Every function of your body—both voluntary and involuntary—is controlled, at least in part, by your nervous system. To better understand how the nervous system works, it helps to first understand what makes it up. The nervous system is made [..]

As you begin feeling better, you may find yourself talking to other people about chiropractic. A friend may ask: “What exactly does a chiropractor do?” Here is a simple answer: Chiropractic focuses on problems involving the muscles, joints, spine, and nerves. People commonly see a chiropractor for: back pain neck pain headaches sciatica shoulder pain [..]

Many people are surprised to learn how much education chiropractors receive. To become a Doctor of Chiropractic, a person usually completes: four years of college-level pre-med education four to five additional years of chiropractic school hundreds of hours of clinical training national board examinations state licensing requirements In chiropractic school, doctors study subjects such as: [..]

When people have back pain, they often feel overwhelmed. Friends suggest one thing. Family suggests another. One person says medication. Another says physical therapy. Someone else says surgery. No wonder so many people feel confused. The good news is that most experts agree on one important idea: Start with the least invasive option first. Unless [..]

Most people wonder during their first few visits:“Did I make the right decision?”That is completely normal.One reason many people feel more confident about chiropractic is that so many high-level athletes rely on it to stay healthy and performing at their best.For example, Jerry Rice once said:“Chiropractic was the key to keeping me in the game.”Rice [..]