Chiropractic

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring motion to the body, based on the philosophy that “motion is life.” When body parts lack motion, they begin to degenerate and lose function, much like the idea of “use it or lose it.” Our body consists of bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and vessels—connective tissues like muscles and ligaments help provide motion and stability. Without them, our bones would not stay in place. In chiropractic, a doctor identifies joints with limited motion, then gently adjusts them to improve movement and reduce muscle spasms, which helps decrease pain and improve overall function.