About Chiropractic Chiropractic is the Science, Art and Philosophy that
concerns itself with the restoration of good health by restoring and maintaining
a properly functioning nervous system, without the use of drugs or surgery.
Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact 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 cause malfunction of the tissues and
organs throughout the body.
The Chiropractic adjustment has been proven to increase motion, increase
circulation, reduce swelling and pain, and remove nervous irritation. Once this
nervous irritation is removed, your body is able to do what it is designed to do
- heal itself.
The following information is adapted from ACA's Proof Positive Brochure Series
Chiropractic is:
Safer "Chiropractic manipulation is safer than medical
management of low-back pain." --The Manga Report
LessCostly "Patients that receive chiropractic care, either solely or
in conjunction with medical care experience significantly lower health-care
costs."
--Stano/Medstat Research
Chiropractic offers:
Relief "More than 80% of patients found their expectations for
chiropractic care to be met..."
--Gallup Study
