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Chiropractic really works!

A year ago, John suddenly found himself immobilized by terrible pain in his lower back. He had only just bent over to pick up a fallen pen. He crawled his way to the medicine chest to take ibuprofen and then went to lay in bed. A few days later, the pain was so severe he visited the hospital.

MRIs showed inflammation but no herniated discs or other structural abnormalities, the physician sent John home with painkillers and the advice to rest in bed. John spent most of his time on his back. If he stood or moved at all, his pain intensified and he contorted in order to lessen it.

Finally, with his pain not decreasing after 2 weeks of rest, he came in for chiropractic care. I evaluated and palpated his spine and found muscle splinting, misalignment, inflamation and poor muscle tone. We began a treatment protocol that included massage and spinal realignment throuch traction, manipulation and gentle adjustments. Afterward he was given ice to decrease inflammation and tenderness. Several weeks of treatment brought John to a new level of health.

As John improved, we gave him relaxation techniques, home exercises, stretches and ergonomic and back checklists. To this day, he continues to do well with no flair ups.

Chiropractic Really Works and Here's Why...

Have you ever had a pebble in your shoe?

A tiny pebble, because of its constant irritation of a nerve, can drive you crazy. At first it feels like a pressure, then an irritation, and finally, pain.

What happens if you move the pebble around in your shoe, but you don't remove it? It hurts everywhere it goes, doesn't it? That's because there is a nerve to every cell in your body.

When you take the pebble out, your irritation goes away and your pain disappears.

Chiropractic is similar to removing a pebble from a shoe.

The cause of most of our body's pain is joint dysfunction and nerve irritation. Joint dysfunction can be a result of mechanical, chemical or neurological stressors. Mechanical causes are a result of micro or macro trauma. Micro trauma may also be called repetitive stress injury. Sitting with poor posture at a desk and typing all day can cause problems such as carpal tunnel, neck, upper back, or low back pain. Macro trauma refers to pain due to trauma to the body, such as a fall, a break, or a car crash. Both forms of mechanical causes of joint dysfunction can benefit immensely from chiropractic care. Another cause of joint dysfunction is due to the chemical effects on the joint function and the body as a whole. Smoking, heavy drinking, and a poor diet can create chemical imbalances in the body.

Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and structural misalignments that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well it must be free of interference. By restoring spinal function with Chiropractic adjustments, nerve interference by misaligned vertebrae is removed, thus allowing optimal nervous system function and improved health.

The customized care you receive from your chiropractor may help to improve your posture, muscle balance and mobility. It can also restore the integrity of your nervous system and get rid of pain quickly, so you can get back to feeling good today!