HOW CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN HELP YOUR HEALTH

Chiropractic is the art and science of detection and manual correction of the anatomical distortions of the human body (subluxation), especially of the spine, but not exclusively thereof, for the purpose of normalization of nerve expression. It recognizes the influence of the environment upon body function, and certain limitations in tissue resistance and capacities to repair in some pathological circumstances. Chiropractic embraces the principle that there is an innate intelligence inherent within the human system that governs and controls its function through nerve expression and that interference with such expression predisposes to disease.

Subluxation, The Chiropractic Focus
The term “subluxation” was originally coined by Daniel David Palmer, the discoverer of chiropractic. In its modern form it refers essentially to any abnormal relationship in the positional attitudes of anatomical parts: bones, ligaments, muscles, even visceral structures. A spinal subluxation refers to disorientation of slight degree causing interference with nerve expression. The Association of Chiropractic Colleges, of which Logan College is a member, defines subluxation this way: “A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health.”

Research into the nature of the spinal subluxation has indicated that in various spinal regions there are distinct differences in the anatomical characteristics of subluxation, including important differences in the structural design of the various spinal sections. There are different responses and reactions to stress in the various spinal regions, so that the nature of the spinal subluxation may differ from one spinal section to another.

How does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic works by restoring your own inborn ability to be healthy. The chiropractic approach is to locate and help remove interference to your natural state of being healthy. Common interference to the nervous system - the 24 moving bones of the spinal column. Improved spinal function often equals improved nervous system function.

What do you call a health practitioner who practices chiropractic?
Licensed chiropractors are entitled, by law and education, to use the title of "Doctor of Chiropractic". Those who practice chiropractic are also called "Chiropractic physician" or simply, "Chiropractor".
 
What does a Doctor of Chiropractic do?
A Doctor of Chiropractic is a health care provider who considers the human an integrated being but gives special attention to spinal mechanics, musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular and nutritional relationships. A Doctor of Chiropractic must be able to carefully diagnose, evaluate and deliver the proper care so that the body regains and maintains health.

What type of education do Doctors of Chiropractic receive?
Chiropractors receive expert knowledge of the body through the study of basic sciences, clinical sciences, body mechanics, and chiropractic techniques. The study of chiropractic emphasizes anatomy, physiology, pathology, neurology, biomechanics, x-ray, and spinal adjusting techniques.