So... What's the deal with Chiropractic?
Think of your brain as the CPU, or control room, for your ENTIRE body. Controlling your entire body includes more than just moving your arms and legs. We're talking about your 5 senses, balance, memory, digestion, reflexes, immune response, respiratory function, cell regeneration, and the list goes on and on. Your brain controls every FUNCTION of your body!
So if you understand that your brain controls your function, then what chiropractic does is it helps MAINTAIN NORMAL FUNCTION in your body. In the event that there is DYS-FUNCTION (i.e. abnormal symptoms such as pain, headaches, poor sleep, other symptoms and conditions), then chiropractic helps to RESTORE your body back to normal function and to be pain free once again.
Okay, so Chiropractic helps maintain and restore proper function... but how?
So now you understand that your brain controls everything in your body right? Right. But here's the catch; your brain has to be able to communicate with your body to tell it what to do. It does this through the NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Your brain is connected to your SPINAL CORD which travels down a tunnel IN YOUR SPINE. The spinal cord has many NERVE ROOTS that branch out in between gaps in your spinal bones (vertebra) and connect to your muscles, bones, organs and tissues. These nerve roots are especially important! They are the communication pathways that transmit signals between your brain and body.
Your brain is connected to your SPINAL CORD which travels down a tunnel IN YOUR SPINE. The spinal cord has many NERVE ROOTS that branch out in between gaps in your spinal bones (vertebra) and connect to your muscles, bones, organs and tissues. These nerve roots are especially important! They are the communication pathways that transmit signals between your brain and body.
If a vertabrae has shifted position, it may cause INTERFERENCE or PRESSURE on the nerve which can lead to dysfunction. It is because of this nerve interference that you may get discomfort, back pain, headaches or other symptoms. Once the nerve function is restored your body can better heal and work optimally.
Chiropractic helps to KEEP YOUR SPINE HEALTHY and to REMOVE NERVE PRESSURE!
How does Chiropractic remove nerve pressure?
There are many chiropractic techniques but they all involve an ADJUSTMENT to restore nerve flow and balance within the body. An adjustment is a highly skilled and precise movement that is usually performed by hand to a specific joint in the body. Chiropractic adjustments free up the joint to restore proper nerve supply, movement and to optimize function. This translates into your body moving better, functioning better and it also offers pain relief.
Chiropractors are specialists in manual adjustment of the spinal vertebra and other joints. Some techniques may utilize chiropractic instruments or specialized adjusting tables. Due to the variety of techniques, adjustments are safe for people of all ages and all levels of health.
Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are rare and side effects, such as a temporary soreness, are usually minor. Chiropractors diagnose and determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another health care provider.
Chiropractic adjustment techniques have been researched extensively. Complications are rare and side effects, such as a temporary soreness, are usually minor. Chiropractors diagnose and determine if your problem will respond to chiropractic care or if you require referral to another health care provider.
We want you to live your life to its fullest! We can help you achieve that by providing you with the best chiropractic care we can to optimize your function, keep you pain free, and to unlock the full potential of your health. Give us a call or click on the link below to make an appointment. We look forward to seeing you and being a part of your health journey!
Thrive Chiropractic
214 Wellington Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 2Y7
(613) 217-1560
214 Wellington Street
Kingston, ON
K7K 2Y7
(613) 217-1560