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Chiropractic is a regulated health profession that centers on the musculoskeletal system and nervous system.  Derived from the Greek words “chiro” and “praxis” meaning “done by hand”, Chiropractic takes a hands-on, proactive approach to health.
Chiropractors are extensively educated in the prevention, assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal (or MSK) conditions. They provide qualified and effective treatment to promote health, alleviate pain and improve your quality of life by treating the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and connective tissues that you use every day.

Specific training in spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) allows chiropractors to provide adjustments using highly-skilled and precise movements to the vertebrae of the spine, correcting joint motion to restore proper movement and improve function.

They can also recommend a course of treatment to help relieve pain and improve function without surgery or pharmaceuticals such as manipulation, soft tissue therapy, exercise, modalities (ultrasound, laser, etc.), rehabilitation, and patient education.
The best time to see your chiropractor is immediately after you suffer an injury or within two days of feeling the pain associated with the trauma. The earlier you see your chiropractor, the greater chance there is for a full recovery.

Injuries to the spine can happen at any stage of life and for various reasons including car crashes, workplace incidents and sports activities. Even simple everyday tasks such as lifting boxes, bending over, or washing the dishes have the potential to cause pain or discomfort that many of us just decide to live with.

Sometime, those small pains and aches can escalate into big medical challenges that can significantly impact your life and limit you from sleeping well, sitting or even walking. If your life is disrupted due to back pain, neck pain, headaches, sprains or strains, or another problem involving your muscles, joints, and nervous system, chiropractic care can help you feel like yourself again.

You never need a referral to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors are primary contact providers and can support your recovery from start to finish. Patients who suffer for a long time without chiropractic care may wish to seek out a second opinion from a chiropractic doctor if their current medical treatments are not effective.

Visiting your chiropractor at the first sign of injury or pain will put you on the path to a quicker recovery.