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What is Chiropractic?

A Natural, non-invasive approach to health care

Chiropractic is the Science, Art and Philosophy that concerns itself with the restoration of good health by maintaining a properly functioning nervous system, without the use of drugs or surgery. Chiropractic is based on the premise that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. These important functions are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves of the body. The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving bones of the spine protect the vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots. If the nervous system is impaired, it can, in some cases, cause malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body. The Chiropractic adjustment has been proven to increase active ranges of motion, increase circulation, improve function, reduce swelling and pain, and remove nerve irritation. This latter benefit is essentail in limiting, and eliminating, muscle spasm which can be responsible for sciatica and headaches. Once this nerve irritation is removed, your body is much more readily able to do what it is designed to do - heal itself. Chiropractors help in restoring nervous system function. This office in particular will also focus on the biomechanics of the body such as restoring joint motion. Helping to restore proper spinal biomechanics and improved nervous system function begins with a case history. Your case history is vital, as it reveals the background about your health such as surgeries, accidents, the onset of your condition, arthritis, sports injuries, and other details, which brought you into the office. After reviewing your history and discussing your specific problem, a thorough orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examination is performed. If clinically necessary, X-rays may be taken which will help uncover structural and functional problems. Then, once the examination is complete, Dr. Cohane will explain the findings and outline a treatment plan. Progress is then monitored with periodic examination and follow-up reports. We want you to participate in your care, and our attention to detail will convince you you made a good choice. Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism, controlled by the brain, spinal cord and nerves of the body. The vertebrae, which protect the nervous system, when misaligned or lose its normal motion, causes malfunction of the tissues and organs throughout the body.

Chiropractic medicine is a form of natural health care that focuses on treating a patient without the use of drugs or medicines. Doctors of Chiropractic, more commonly known as chiropractors, are primary health care providers licensed in all 50 states, and are recognized by governmental health care programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Workers' Compensation programs and more. Every year, more than 30 million Americans see Chiropractors as part of the regular health care programs and with over 84,000 licensed Chiropractors nationwide and more than 10,000 students currently enrolled in Chiropractic school, it is the fastest growing health care profession.

Chiropractors frequently treat individuals with problems, such as headaches, joint pain, neck pain, low back pain and sciatica. Chiropractors also treat patients with osteoarthritis, spinal disk conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains, and strains. However, the scope of conditions that chiropractors manage or provide care for is not limited to the common pains and problems listed above. Chiropractors also have the training to treat a variety of conditions such as allergies, asthma, digestive disorders, and other disorders as new research is developed.