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Chiropractic is a holistic, natural method of health care with the proven ability to relieve back pain, increase vitality, and promote well-being.  

Some Key Facts –

Chiropractic care does not involve drugs or surgical therapies.

Chiropractors are licensed in all states.

Spinal manipulation is usually most helpful when used within the first month of acute lower-back pain.

Chiropractic therapy is based on the concept that a properly aligned & maintained body often heals itself.

Chiropractors stress the importance of the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system in regaining and sustaining health.

Many chiropractors take a holistic approach, wanting to know more about your work, health, exercise & nutrition habits as part of your overall health.

The chances of adverse side effects from receiving chiropractic care are extremely low.

Chiropractic patients have a more effective immune system.

180,000 deaths result each year as the result of drug side effects and medical negligence.

Studies show that children with histories of chronic ear infections under chiropractic care for 6 months had no more Infections in 80% of the cases.

Senior citizens who receive chiropractic care reported better overall health, fewer symptomatic chronic conditions, less days in hospitals and nursing homes and more mobility than elderly non-chiropractic patients.

Chiropractic care is an effective and safe non pharmacological alternative for relieving the pain and distress of PMS and menstrual problems.

Studies show a spine with optimum alignment is up to 16 times stronger than a subluxated spine.

Chiropractic has been shown to boost immunity by an average of 200% for patients in wellness care.

Chiropractors are the only health care professionals that specialize in finding and correcting subluxations (meaning incomplete or partial dislocation of a bone in a joint).

There are three basic phases of chiropractic care –

Initial Intensive Care, Corrective Care & Wellness Care.

For all disease the central nervous system plays a major role in the healing process.

Subluxation robs the body's ability to focus think, organize and heal.

Health is more than the absence of illness … Health is a state of optimum physical, mental and social well-being.

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