Chiropractic is one of the worlds fastest growing health care professions. Today it is ranked as the third largest health care profession surpassed only by medical doctors and dentists. It is noted for being a drug free, surgery free, natural, and cost-effective form of medicine. Doctors of chiropractic are primary care physicians who are licensed to diagnose, refer, treat, and prevent a wide range of health conditions.
"Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health." -The American Chiropractic Association
"The DC can provide all three levels of primary care interventions and therefore is a primary care provider, as are MDs and DOs. The doctor of chiropractic is a gatekeeper to the health care system and an independent practitioner who provides primary care services. The DC's office is a direct access portal of entry to the full scope of service." -Center for Studies in Health Policy
Conditions that may be helped by chiropractic care:
Neck, back, and/or extremity pain/dysfunction.
High blood pressure.
Posture.
Balance.
Decreased range of motion.
Headaches.
Menses pain/dysfunction.
Sciatica.
Numbness/tingling.
Asthma.
Depression, ADD, ADHD, Autism, stress.
Herniated or bulging disks.
Carpal tunnel and other ergonomic conditions.
Pinched nerves.
Fibromyalgia.
Overuse or repetitive stress injuries.
Gastrointestinal disorders.
Scoliosis.
Arthritis.
Pre/post-natal conditions (please see pre/post natal page for more).
pediatric conditions (please see pediatric page for more).
sports injuries (please see pediatric page for more).