Back & Neck Pain Center
Better Health Through Chiropractic Medicine
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body). "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand." Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment. It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs, chemicals or surgery, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly. Adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds. 
Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve back and neck pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of conditions, such as migraine headaches, shoulder pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and other painful conditions.
Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of one million to one.
Chiropractors receive an extensive education and are primary health care practitioners trained in medical diagnosis with an orthopedic specialty. Preparation for the practice of chiropractic is concentrated on four areas of learning; basic training in the biological and health sciences (premed courses), and clinical and radiological diagnosis; specialized training in the chiropractic discipline (chiropractic studies, practice, physical medicine, diagnosis and applications); and extensive clinical training. Today’s chiropractic physician has eight academic years of training. Chiropractic physicians are required to complete four national board examinations before obtaining a license to practice.
Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches. 
Types of Chiropractic Care
There are five ways our patients use chiropractic care. Most people start with relief care. Those who discontinue without entering the corrective stage often discover their problem returns. Maintenance care involves periodic visits designed to preserve your progress. Preventive care is similar, but the intent is early detection, so small problems are caught early on. And wellness care is for those who want to be their best. They come in when they’re feeling great because they want to stay that way. We offer you the best care to suit your needs and then let you decide how you want to use chiropractic to reach your health goals.
- What can I expect on my first visit?
The first thing a chiropractic physician will do is ask you about the health complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. The doctor will complete a complete medical history including your any prior illnesses, surgical history, medications, traumatic history, family history, dietary habits, other care you may have had (chiropractic, osteopathic, medical, etc.), your job, and other questions designed to help determine the nature of your illness and the best way to go about treating the problem.
A physical examination will be performed in accordance with your doctor’s clinical judgment, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal examination and analysis will be performed to detect any structural abnormalities, which may be affecting or causing your condition. All of these elements are important components of your total health profile, and vital to the chiropractic physician in evaluating your problem.
Our office offers a variety of alternative health treatments, including acupuncture, auriculotherapy, clinical nutrition, physical rehabilitation and massage therapy.