Why Should I See a Chiropractor? 

Chiropractic care is for everyone.  Many childhood activities have a significant impact on the spine.  Learning to walk or ride a bicycle, playing sports and even the birth process can cause spinal problems.  Regular spinal check ups can help identify these problems and help avoid any more problems seen later in adults.  As we age and reach the later years of life the spine can go through degenerative changes.  The benefits of chiropractic care can also be seen as many patients have reported relief of arthritic symptoms and other chronic ailments often associated with the aging process.  The adjusting techniques are modified depending on the age of the patient in order to give maximum comfort and results. 

The health improvements mentioned in the following tables identify some of the benefits of subluxation correction.

~ Less pressure on body in general

~ Weight is carried more evenly

~ Better posture

~ More balance/excess free radical production is reduced

~ Greater energy

~ Muscles are strengthened and balanced

~ Trigger points and hot spots are removed

~ Increased flexibility

~ Chemical balance is enhanced

~ Bone growth in better relationship to gravity  

Immune System

~ Immune system function is enhanced

~ Improved nerve supply to organs of immunity, including spleen, tonsils, appendix and lymphoid tissues.  

Nervous System

~ Nerve irritation is relieved

~ Pathological reflexes are blocked, eliminated or altered.

~ Relief from headaches including migraines

~ Relief from head pains, acute and chronic neck pain, acute and chronic whiplash 

   post concussion syndrome

~ Healthier discs

~ Reduced disc pressure

~ Disc healing from protrusion and herniation

~ Better spinal balance

~ Less wear and tear on joints and disc

~ TMJ syndrome relief 

~ Nerves receive improved blood flow

~ Improved sympathetic (“fight”) and parasympathetic (“flight”) nerve balance

~ Homeostasis is enhanced.

~ Relief from acute and chronic lower back pain

~ Reduced pressure including disc healing from protrusions and herniations

~ Prevention of future back surgery

~ Increased low back stability

~ Hips and spine more balanced

Male Sexual Organ Effects

~ More energy

~ Improved function of reproductive organs including prostate

~ Relief of testicular pain

~ Correction of infertility

~ Improved sexual function

Female Sexual Organ Effects

~ More energy

~ Improved function of reproductive organs, including ovaries, vagina and uterus

~ Correction of infertility

~ Improvement of gynecological conditions such as menstrual pain, bloating and PMS

~ Less severe morning sickness

~ Less discomfort during pregnancy

~ Easier childbirth and reduced labor

~ Reduction in menopausal symptoms such as depression, hot flashes, back or joint pain, irritability, headaches and/or fatigue

~ Improved sexual function

Children Benefits

~ Improved immune system for greater resistance to disease

~ Lessening and decreased severity of colds

~ Absence of decreased intensity of childhood diseases

~ Help for bed-wetting

~ Relief from tonsillitis

~ Fewer ear infections (faster recovery)

~ Improved hearing

~ Better lung and bronchial health

~ Asthma relief

~ Improved IQ scores

~ Alleviation of attention deficit and learning disorders, autism, neuromuscular