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is Chiropractic?
The word "chiropractic" combines
the Greek word cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and means
"done by hand." Chiropractic is an alternative medical
system and takes a different approach from conventional medicine
in diagnosing, classifying, and treating medical problems.
The body has a natural healing ability
that is controlled by the nervous system. Subluxations, or
misalignments of the spine interrupt or interfere with "nerve
flow." If an organ does not receive its normal supply
of impulses from the nerves, it can become diseased. A Chiropractor's
aim is to "adjust" the vertebrae, the bones of the
spinal column, with the goal of correcting these subluxations,
and restoring proper nerve flow. With a proper adjustment
it not only leaves the patient feeling relaxed, but also stimulate
the organs that correlate to the spinal nerves.
When Dr. Butler treats you, she may
perform one or more adjustments. An adjustment (also called
a manipulation treatment) is a manual therapy, or therapy
delivered by the hands. Given mainly to the spine, chiropractic
adjustments involve applying a controlled, sudden force to
a joint. They are done to increase the range and quality of
motion in the area being treated.
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