CHIROPRACTIC CARE TODAY

As illustrated above, millions of nerves fan out from the spine, from the neck to the tailbone, to all vital organs and tissues, indeed to every cell in the body, carrying impulses and messages that control function and health. If there are abnormalities or misalignments of the spine and its related structures, the transmission of these vital nerve impulses may be impeded.

Chiropractors are specially trained to locate these interfering abnormalities and correct them, by performing a series of manipulations or adjustments in conjunction with other therapies. Spinal adjustments are a key aspect of chiropractic treatment, which also puts strong emphasis on drug-free healthy living and wellness.

Sometimes, patients can suffer from severe abnormalities of the spine. The x-rays below show the deterioration of the spine; such abnormalities can produce a variety of symptoms, ranging from numbness of the limbs to severe and chronic pain.

The image to the far left is that of a normal spine of the neck. The vertebrae are well defined, properly spaced with healthy discs, and show no abnormal bone growth. The successive x-rays show the deterioration of the vertebrae over time, culminating in the image to the far right, which shows a loss of space between the bones and severe disc damage, loss of proper neck curvature, growth of bone spurs, and fusing of vertebrae.

Regular chiropractic treatments can help slow, or even reverse, the process of spine deterioration and the ill-effects it can produce. The ulitmate goal of chiropractic treatment is a program to help you achieve and maintain optimum health, not just the temporary absense of pain. Of course, should prescription medications, medical tests or surgery be required, we will readily refer you to the appropriate specialist.

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