What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic care is a hands-on therapy geared toward reducing pain and restoring proper joint function. Some chiropractors offer rehabilitation and stabilization exercises to help educate the patient. The integration of chiropractic care and proper rehabilitation and spinal stabilization gives the patient optimal care.

Although manipulation has been used for thousands of years in many different cultures, modern Chiropractic care was developed in 1895 by D.D. Palmer. Originally a 'magnetic healer', the story goes that D.D. patted a friend of his on the back with a book and his hearing was restored. Due to the strange positive response from his action, D.D. began evaluating the spine and its effects on the body through the neurological system.

Chiropractic care has evolved over the years as a better understanding of the body develops. Chiropractic studies are conducted around the world and research is ongoing. Such research studies cover topics from the positive effects of manipulation for otitis media (ear infections) in children to the positive effects of manipulation for lumbar disc herniations.

Chiropractic care offers a safe and effective treatment option for a multitude of conditions. Being less invasive and without the side effects of drug therapy, injections, and surgery, many times chiropractic care is the best place to start to reduce your pain and restore proper body function.