Chiropractic Manipulation

It is important to note that chiropractors seek the origin of illness in order to eliminate it, instead of simply treating the symptoms. Chiropractic doctors practice natural, drugless, non‐invasive health care and rely on the body's ability to self‐heal. Sounds ideal, but just how does it work?
Many musculoskeletal complaints begin innocuously as restricted motion between the spinal joints and become painful, debilitating or force changes in ones' lifestyle and ability to perform their daily routine or occupation. Left untreated these restrictions of movement often lead to pain and dysfunction in the affected joint(s), resulting in neurologic or structural changes that can cause chronic complaints, pain and muscle spasms.

Chiropractic manipulative therapy is a drugless and non‐invasive healing art that is performed manually by use of the hands. A typical manipulation is a gentle, high‐velocity thrust. Chiropractic manipulation helps restore function to spinal joints that are "locked up", fixated, and not moving properly and return normal spinal motion, neurologic function and resting muscle tone. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments depend upon proper joint movement for peak performance. We also use an instrument technique call the Activator. The Activator technique is a small handheld spring‐loaded instrument which delivers a small impulse to the spine and is an alternative chiropractic treatment method to manual manipulation of the spine or extremity joints. The device is generally regarded as a softer chiropractic treatment technique.

We understand that the spinal manipulation is not for everyone and may be contraindicated in certain conditions. We will always work within your comfort levels.

Many musculoskeletal complaints begin innocuously as restricted motion between the spinal joints and become painful, debilitating or force changes in ones’ lifestyle and ability to perform their daily routine or occupation. Left untreated these restrictions of movement often lead to pain and dysfunction in the affected joint(s), resulting in neurologic or structural changes that can cause chronic complaints.