Chiropractic care focuses on ailments of the musculoskeletal and nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Spine health is critical to every movement the body makes, regular treatment ensures proper alignment and optimal health. The human spine is made up of 24 independent bones called vertebrae, which protect the nerves that controls and coordinates every muscle, tissue and organ of the body. A misaligned vertebrae is called a subluxation, and leads to pressure on the nerves, causing pain, discomfort, decreased mobility, in addition to many other symptoms and conditions. Oftentimes symptoms are felt in other parts of the body, indicating joint dysfunctions in the spine.
When it comes to the spine, the absence of pain is not always an indication of health. The sudden onset of pain elsewhere in the body can be due to a problem that has been lingering for months or years.
However, the good news is many conditions can be prevented or corrected with routine chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat misalignments through a drug free, hands-on approach.