Your Doctor of Chiropractic and You

Your doctor of chiropractic is specially skilled in the techniques of spinal adjustments and knowledgeable in the prevention of neck problems. Chiropractic adjustments, the core of your treatment, can restore joint mobility and function and relieve pressure on pain-sensitive structures. Treatment also emphasizes the importance of good neck hygiene, taking care of your neck and improving your overall wellness.

Historically, spinal adjustments (manipulation) have long been accepted as a method for treating neck problems. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, applied this approach more than 2,000 years ago.

Training in chiropractic requires a minimum of six years of college study and clinic internship. Training includes two years of study focusing on the basic sciences. The last years focus on the treatment and prevention of specific musculoskeletal and structural problems of the entire human body.

Today, the chiropractic profession is a recognized field of health care throughout the U.S. and most foreign countries. Every year, millions of people with neck problems visit their chiropractors to find relief or for preventative health care. Chiropractors are also active in sports medicine, posture screenings in schools, and worksite design for back and neck health.

Chiropractic practice emphasizes spinal adjustments, soft tissue manipulation, related treatment, and overall wellness for a healthy neck. If chiropractic is not appropriate treatment for your problem, your chiropractor will refer you to another health specialist.