The Science, Art, and Philosophy
The Science
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that the nervous system – your brain and spinal cord, controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Your body is much like the Internet: your brain is your computer, your spinal cord is the information highway, your spinal vertebrae which house nerves, arteries and veins are the links to your organs, such as heart, lungs, intestines, reproductive organs. The disruption of the function of these tissues or organs and the nerve control is called VSC or Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Chiropractic is the science of finding these areas of spinal malfunction, the art of correcting them and the philosophy of all things natural as we have been created.
The Art
Our doctor masters the adjusting “art” of chiropractic which includes a comprehensive evaluation, a review of health history, and arrival at a clear diagnosis and a recommended specific treatment plan customized for each patient. This includes specific spinal adjustments. Adjustment describes many hundreds of ways and techniques of directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal segments to a more normal position and range of motion, aiding in increased flexibility, increased immunological function and increased life energy. Chiropractic is truly an art.
The Philosophy
Chiropractic philosophy recognizes that the power that created the body can heal the body – as long as there is no interference. The doctor does not heal you, she is a co-facilitator with you for your body to be put in the correct environment to heal itself. The main purpose of the chiropractor is to reduce interference to your inborn, innate healing ability.
What is Chiropractic Medicine?
Chiropractic medicine is a natural method of health care that is based on the scientific principle that our bodies are self-regulating, self-healing organisms. Chiropractic care differs from traditional medicine in that it strives to treat the cause of physical problems rather than just treat the symptoms. Chiropractors believe that having a normally functioning spine and healthy lifestyle will enable the body to better heal itself.
Chiropractic physicians have extensive training in the sciences and health care prior to receiving a doctor of chiropractic (DC) degree. They work to restore their patient’s health and guide them in a personalized approach to overall wellness with a combination of spinal care, exercise, good nutrition, and stress management.
How Does Chiropractic Work?
Chiropractic physicians do not heal anyone. Their goal is to help the body heal itself by restoring the body’s own inborn (innate) ability to be healthy. The human body is designed to resist disease, and it needs to be functioning properly in order to do so.
Chiropractors and patients can work together to achieve better health by striving to obtain a balance between the five components of optimal health—Spiritual, Physical, Chemical, Mental, and Emotional. It is a team effort—doctor and patient working together hand-in-hand toward a common goal.
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