CHIROPRACTIC CARE IS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

I would like to welcome you to our chiropractic office. Chiropractic is a primary health care profession concerning itself with the relationship between structure and function in the human body, primarily between the spine and nervous system. The brain is the master, it controls and co-ordinates every function of the body. There is nothing we do not think, say, see, or do that does not go through the brain and nervous system. How the brain communicates to the body is via the spinal cord. The spinal cord is protected with the spine which are called vertebra. It is our special interest to know the relationship and how the body functions, nerve, muscle, bones, and joints to maintain optimum health.

THE CHIROPRACTIC PRINCIPLE:

If the problem is:

BONE OUT = SUBLUXATION
Spinal bones or vertebras when out of normal position are referred to as a subluxation

IRRITATES NERVE
Nerves pass through openings between the vertebrae and become irritated when bone is “out”

CAUSES PROBLEM
Nerve irritation causes abnormal function of muscles and organs resulting in various symptoms

Then the Solution is:

BONE IN = ADJUSTMENT
The chiropractic adjustment restores the normal position and /or function of the vertebrae

RELIEVES NERVE
Normalized nerve function results from normal vertebrae function

RESTORES HEALTH
Health is the ability of the body to rebuild and regenerate itself

The Healing Principle:

THE POWER THAT MADE THE BODY
HEALS THE BODY
FROM THE INSIDE OUT

IT IS AS SIMPLE AS THAT,
AND THAT’S WHY

CHIROPRACTIC WORKS !!!!!

What is an Adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustments usually involve a quick thrust that helps add motion to spinal joints. Some methods use the doctor’s hands, an instrument, a special table or the force of gravity. There are many ways to adjust the spine.

What Causes the “Popping” Sound?
The popping sound is simply gas being released into the joint space in the same way as a pop can makes a “pop” when released. This is a normal and expected sound and is a good indication the adjustment was successful.

Does Chiropractic Hurt?
The majority of patients find immediate relief upon receiving a chiropractic adjustment. If the muscles in the area are inflamed or tight or if deep muscle work is done in conjunction with an adjustment there may be some residual soreness. Any soreness noted should be reported to your chiropractor that will advise you about the use if ice, heat and rest. In most cases any soreness will go away quickly as your body begins to function properly.

How Long Will it Take to Get Well?
A problem that has been developing for years will not be fixed in one session. While most people feel better right away, a number of treatments spread over three to four week period gets to the root of the problem and helps to prevent pain from re-occurring.

SAFETY ISSUES

YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FIRST CONCERN
Natural healing options are considered extremely safe, compared to many of the commonly used medical procedures. But, like any treatment, there is possible side or adverse effects. Risk factors depend on the individual and any concerns should be addressed before you consent to any intervention. For example Chiropractic care is widely recognized as one of the safest, drug-free surgery free therapies available for the treatment of back and neck pain, headaches, and other muscular conditions. Few other therapies can demonstrate a better safety record for the treatment of these syndromes. Of course, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects even common over-the-counter medicines carry a risk. Fortunately, the vast majority of adverse effects associated with spinal adjustment are typically minor and short-lived.

How safe is a Neck Adjustment?
Chiropractic care is considered very safe with an extremely low risk rate by any standard. There are however some risks associated with chiropractic care, as there are with any and all healthcare treatments. In healthcare, the matter of whether any treatment is appropriate or not is determined by looking at the level of risk and comparing this with the level of expected benefit. In rare cases there have been incidents of injury to the vertebral artery during the course of care, to the cervical spine by medical doctors, physiotherapists and chiropractors. However, the proposed mechanism of this injury is reproduced by a wide variety of trivial neck movements such as coughing, sneezing, turning your head to look out the back of a car window, or having a shampoo at a hair salon. This injury is of concern because it may leak to stroke. The risk of stroke after cervical adjustment is estimated to be approximately 1 in 1 million. To put this is perspective, studies have assessed the risk from interventions a non-chiropractor commonly uses for the same complaints, and have found the following:

Risk of paralysis or stroke from surgeries for neck pain 15,600 per l million
Risk of death from surgery for neck pain 6,900 per 1 million
Risk of serious gastrointestinal event from non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (aspirin/ibuprofen) 1,000 per 1million
Risk of stroke following a chiropractic adjustment 1 per million

To put this further into perspective, these studies estimate the risk of death before the age of 35 due to smoking cigarettes is 1667 per 1 million, and annual risk of being injured in a car accident is 13,333 per 1 million.

Other complications that may arise following a spinal adjustment is rib fracture, muscle strain or ligament strain. These complications are extremely remote and the Chiropractic Doctor is trained to assess your spine and adjust in ways that significantly diminish the risks of this occurring.