What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care is the art and science of keeping the nervous system functioning at its best.  The nervous system is the “master system” of the body and includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves going from the spine to the rest of the body.  The nervous system controls and coordinates other body systems, keeping them balanced and functioning well.  It is a complex system of communication from the brain to the rest of the body and back again. 

The objective of chiropractic care is to correct areas of the body where the nerves have become pulled or pressed upon, leading to distorted or disrupted messages.  Chiropractors examine the spine and other joints for evidence of these distortions, also called “nerve interference” or “subluxations.” 

Chiropractors correct nerve interference by “adjusting” the vertebrae or other joints back into position, freeing up the nerve flow, establishing proper communication again.  This is similar to re-setting a breaker switch in an electrical breaker box.

The benefits of chiropractic care are far reaching since the nervous system is important for the functioning of the entire body.  However, it is most known for relieving head, neck, and back pain and for helping people move about their daily activities with more ease and comfort.  Many people also experience better posture, greater energy, and an improved sense of well being with chiropractic care.

CranioSacral Therapy

Just as we have a normal rate in which we breathe, a normal pulse, and a normal blood pressure, we have a normal “cranial” rhythm.  CranioSacral Therapy is based on detection and gentle balancing of this rhythm, which is produced by the flow of fluid in the central nervous system.  This fluid flows within the head, down through the spine to the sacrum and back up in a continuous cycle, nourishing the nervous system and taking away waste products.  It helps the brain and nervous system to function properly.  Restrictions in the body structure (muscles, connective tissue, and joints) can disturb the flow of this fluid, causing pain or dysfunction.  These restrictions can be caused by birth trauma, macro or micro trauma, or stress.  CranioSacral Therapy releases these restrictions, using a very gentle hands-on approach.   The pressure used in treatment is about equal to the weight of a nickel.