Fraserview Chiropractic
About Chiropractic
How does chiropractic care work? Chiropractic helps to remove postural imbalances and structural misalignments that can accumulate in our bodies over time. Our spines change and develop problems just like our teeth, eyes and heart. Left unchecked for a long time, these changes may lead to pain, stiffness or other more serious problems.
The nervous system is a key part of your body. It is the communication system between your brain and all of your body’s muscles, organs and tissues. For your body to remain healthy, your nervous system must function well. For your nervous system to function well, it must be free of interference. The spine is the most common site of nervous interference because nerves travel from the spinal cord through openings on either side of the spine to get to all of your cells and organs.
Think of your brain as a central command post sending and receiving information through telephone wires (your nerves), which branch out to connect all areas of a city (your body). A short circuit in a wire cuts off communication just like misalignments in your spine can put pressure on the nerves. This pressure interferes with your nervous system, affects your ability to self-heal and may prolong injury or illness. What is a chiropractic adjustment? Is it safe?An adjustment is the main method of treatment used by your chiropractor. It is a specialized gentle, controlled and safe pressure applied to your spine to restore the proper motion and position of your vertebrae. It is a precise procedure that your highly skilled chiropractor has learned and perfected over years of chiropractic college and clinical practice. Why should I see a chiropractor?From professional athletes to homemakers, engineers to electricians, infants to seniors, chiropractic care has been the answer to optimum health. Many people see a chiropractor for back, neck or joint problems, while others may seek relief from the discomfort caused by headaches, high blood pressure, asthma or other conditions. Still others find that regular visits to their chiropractor keep them in peak condition.
Do many people see chiropractors?
Alternative health care is on a meteoric rise in this country and chiropractic is by far the most popular form. According to current research, approximately one third of the population recognizes the benefits of alternative health. The majority of these alternative healthcare users choose chiropractic. The non-surgical, drug-free healing nature of chiropractic provides benefit to the health of millions of people worldwide each year. Most chiropractic patients experience real relief and general well being and continue to make regular visits as part of their healthy life choice.
Is chiropractic effective?
Yes. Chiropractic care is safe and effective. Scientific evidence proving that chiropractic care works is overwhelming. Over the past 20 years, many controlled and independent research studies have shown again and again that chiropractic care is safe and effective for treating low back pain, neck pain, headaches and other conditions relating to the spine*. Based on these scientific studies, the consensus is that chiropractic care is the treatment of choice for most spinal problems.
The human body has the natural power to heal itself, but it sometimes needs help putting that power into action. Chiropractic assists the natural healing process by helping maintain, restore or enhance your health without drugs or surgery.
Chiropractic works with your body’s “total neuro-musculo-skeletal system” – which controls your nerves, muscles and bones. Because the body’s various systems depend on one another to a large extent, the neuro-musculo-skeletal system plays a primary role in your health. This interaction means that chiropractic treatment of your spine often has a beneficial effect on problems in other areas of your body, such as headaches and sciatica.
* The extent to which a person can benefit from care varies depending on their problem and how long it has existed.
Fraserview Chiropractic & Massage
4828 Fraser Street
Vancouver, B.C. V5V 4H4 Telephone:
604-874-7879
