Chiropractors are medical professionals who diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They incorporate traditional diagnostic testing methods such as x-ray, MRI and lab work along with specific orthopaedic/neurological testing to properly diagnose many different conditions. Chiropractors elect not to prescribe medications and they do not perform surgery, however, many chiropractors work closely with medical doctors and will refer patients when necessary. Chiropractic philosophy teaches one of the main causes of pain and disease is the misalignment of the vertebrae. Vertebrae are the small bones in your back that make up your spinal column. These bones or vertebrae are intertwined with ligaments, nerves and soft tissues. As you can probably imagine, this complex system know as the spinal column has many functions. A misalignment here can contribute to a number of health problems and pain syndromes. When one of these bones is misaligned it is called a subluxation. By the use of spinal manipulation, chiropractors are able to relieve pressure and irritation of the nerves to restore joint mobility and help the body return to its proper balance. Chiropractors can employ
many methods to treat musculoskeletal conditions. At The Health
Centers our chiropractors practice many methods of chiropractic
treatment, diagnosing, and physiotherapy. All of our chiropractic
physicians have extensive post graduate certifications in varied
specialties. Call our office or click on our ASK US button to
find out more about specific chiropractic treatments offered at
The Health Centers.
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