What is Chiropractic?
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Chiropractors are doctors who are specialized in diagnosing and treating dysfunctions of the spine and other joints.
The word Chiropractic stems from greek, meaning moving with the hand. It has been practiced for hundreds of years.
In modern chiropractic most chiropractors still work with the hand to adjust the spine and other joints of the body to restore normal function and motion.
Different muscle release/ligament techniques can be used to restore muscle and ligament function.
Doctors of Chiropractic are also trained in nutrition and can give advice on rehabilitative and preventative exercises.
Why Chiropractic Care?
Optimal function of the spine and any other joints is important not only for motion, but because the spine is the highway for all information going up and down between the brain and the body. If there is interference, stress or dysfunction in the joints of the spine, the transmission of the nerve information can be decreased.
In severe cases the nerve itself can be encroached by different structures and create symptoms in the arms or legs. Your chiropractor is trained to diagnose your problem and advise you on the best approach for treatment.
People come to see us for many reasons, some include:
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Whiplash
- Pains in shoulders, elbows, knees, feet
- Decreased motion in joints
- Jaw dysfunctions
- Everydays aches and pains
- Strains and sprains
- Arthritis
- Car accidents (may be covered by ICBC)
- Work-related injuries (may be covered by WCB)
- Work- or sports-related injuries
- Pregnancy
- Torticollis in infants
Benefits of chiropractic care can include:
- Improved motion of neck, low back, mid back, shoulders, other joints
- Decreased headaches
- Enhanced athletic performance
- Relief from headaches, day to day aches and pains
- Prevention of work-related injuries and
- Relief from pregnancy back pain
- Correction of gait and foot problems
- Increased flexibility
Click here to learn more about New Westminster Chiropractor Dr. Petra Rutz.