Chiropractic
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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. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.
Doctors of Chiropractic – often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians – practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling. |
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The most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic is known as “spinal manipulation,” also called “chiropractic adjustment.” The purpose of manipulation is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile – or restricted in their movement – as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or through repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. In either case, injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.
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Chiropractic adjustment rarely causes discomfort. However, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment (as with some forms of exercise). In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition. Doctors of chiropractic may assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine when chiropractic treatment is appropriate or when it is not appropriate. Chiropractors will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider when chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient’s condition, or the condition warrants co-management in conjunction with other members of the health care team. |
Our Doctors at McMichael Chiropractic are highly trained at treating a number of conditions. Some of the more common conditions that our patients present with include low back pain, upper back pain, neck pain, and headaches. We also care for patients with whiplash injuries, carpal tunnel complaints, and other extremity problems, including shoulders, hips, arms, hands, legs, and feet.
We treat patients of all ages including senior citizens, children and teens. For example, we care for teens with athletic injuries, children with colic and chronic earaches, adults with back and neck injuries and seniors with arthritis. Conservative chiropractic care offers help with many conditions, while avoiding the risks of excessive drugs and unnecessary surgery. When drugs, injections or surgery may be necessary, we refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Our Doctors use a number of Chiropractic Techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, Sacral-Occipital Technique (SOT), Logan Basic, Thompson, Cox Flexion-Distraction, and Active Release Technique (ART). We also offer our patients exercise and rehabilitation recommendations and evaluate their nutritional needs. We think it's important to educate our patients about how they can get involved in helping themselves to be healthier. If you have any questions or would like more information on the benefits of chiropractic care related to your particular condition contact us.
We treat patients of all ages including senior citizens, children and teens. For example, we care for teens with athletic injuries, children with colic and chronic earaches, adults with back and neck injuries and seniors with arthritis. Conservative chiropractic care offers help with many conditions, while avoiding the risks of excessive drugs and unnecessary surgery. When drugs, injections or surgery may be necessary, we refer you to the appropriate specialist.
Our Doctors use a number of Chiropractic Techniques including Diversified, Gonstead, Activator, Sacral-Occipital Technique (SOT), Logan Basic, Thompson, Cox Flexion-Distraction, and Active Release Technique (ART). We also offer our patients exercise and rehabilitation recommendations and evaluate their nutritional needs. We think it's important to educate our patients about how they can get involved in helping themselves to be healthier. If you have any questions or would like more information on the benefits of chiropractic care related to your particular condition contact us.
