What is chiropractic care ?

Chiropractic care is a manual method of treatment (the word chiropractic is derived from the Greek meaning « to perform with the hands »). It was developed in the 19th century as a method of maintaining health and treating neurological and musculoskeletal dysfunction and their subsequent effects on the body.
Chiropractic care focuses on abnormal movements of the spine and the effects these restrictions have on the nervous system and the entire body.
The goal of chiropractic treatment is to maximize mobility and optimize nervous system function to allow unrestricted exchange of information between the brain and all the body’s organs.
Restricted mobility between two vertebrae can adversely effect and/or irritate the nerves that exit the spine.
Prior to chiropractic treatment, the entire spine and limbs are examined to identify restricted movement in individual joints. If a restriction in motion is detected, the affected joint will be treated chiropractically.
Chiropractic treatment does not replace conventional veterinary medicine; however, it does enhance traditional medical therapy for spinal and internal organ dysfunction. It is also an effective treatment for acute and chronic pain caused by biomechanical problems.