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Chiropractor uses a conservative form of health care that
uses neither drugs nor surgery in restoring the body to a
state of wellness.
The
main focus of your Chiropractor is the relationship between
the function of joints, muscles and the nervous system (neuromusculoskeletal
disorders) and the effects of these disorders on health. The
spine is of central importance.
The
principal treatment is joint adjustment or manipulation. Management
may also include rehabilitative exercises, patient education,
lifestyle modification, the use of physical therapy modalities,
orthotics and other supports. There is an emphasis on health
promotion and early return to activities for injuried patients.
Adjustments
help to restore normal joint function, relieve muscle tension
and spasm and correct spinal misalignments that create nerve
irritation and pain. |
