Chiropractic Information
Chiropractic has grown into the largest natural healing profession in the Western world helping millions of people every day. Supported by a large and expanding body of scientific research, Chiropractic is a safe, effective approach to health and well-being that switches on our body’s own natural ability to function and heal itself.
Central to all our bodily functions is the nervous system. This is made up of your brain, sense organs, spinal cord and the nerves that branch out to each of the 75 trillion cells in your body. Your nervous system controls the function of all the cells and organs, directing everything from your breathing and digestion to the thoughts you have and the way you sense the world.
The spine is designed to protect the delicate structures of your nervous system, whilst providing support and allowing movement. The spinal cord is inside the column formed by the vertebrae and the brain is inside the cranial bones that form the skull. The brain and the spinal cord form the central part of the nervous system which is the only system in the body important enough to be fully encased by bone.
The spine and the spinal cord are intimately related in both location and function. If the spine is injured this affects the function of the nervous system. Conversely if the nervous system is overloaded with stress the function of the spine is affected. In either case the structures of the spine such as discs, joints, ligaments and the surrounding muscles can be damaged. The muscles tighten and this affects the movement of the spine. These spinal problems interfere with the function of your nervous system.
Chiropractors correct injured or restricted areas within your spine and this helps to restore health by removing interference to your nervous system. This is turn allows the natural healing mechanisms of your body to work properly.
The chiropractic correction of these injured or restricted areas within your spine is called an adjustment and it may take many forms. It is a skilful, gentle and specific movement. Chiropractic care is very safe. Indeed, Chiropractors are highly trained at University for at least five years in all aspects of the human body before being eligible to apply for government registration.
Call us now to make an appointment or if you prefer to discuss your options with one of our chiropractors first without any obligation, ask about our ‘Complimentary Chiropractic Consultation'.
| First Visit
|
Babies & Children
|
Seniors
|
Healthcare Information
|
