The History
Founded in 1895, Chiropractic, from the Greek words "cheiro" and "praktikos" to practice by hand, is the largest drugless health care profession in the U.S.A. It's a philosophy, science and art concerned with the relationship between the nervous system and the function (health) of the body.

The Philosophy
The premise of chiropractic is that our body has a natural ability to maintain health and heal itself. During the normal course of living, physical, emotional or chemical stresses occur which interfere with the body's ability to maintain optimum health. The chiropractor's function is to locate and reduce spinal misalignments (subluxations) which inhibits natural healing.

The Science
Chiropractic is based on scientific fact that the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. The skull protects the brain, and the 24 moveable vertebrae protect the spinal cord. When vertebrae lose their normal motion or position, they can interrupt the nerve flow- communication system. The result of uncorrected spinal malfunction can ultimately lead to pain, muscle and/or organ dysfunction. Chiropractors utilize the science of chiropractic to local and correct these dysfunctional areas.

The Art
Following a comprehensive health history and physical exam, the chiropractic doctor will recommend a care program that includes specific spinal adjustments. It is this adjustment that is the art of chiropractic. An adjustment is a carefully directed and controlled pressure to restore spinal bones to a more normal position and motion. When spinal function is improved, nervous system function is also improved.