Chiropractic Care

Overall health and well-being: Chiropractic care focuses on removing interference to the body's natural ability to heal and achieve optimal function. Regular chiropractic adjustments contribute to a well-functioning nervous system, improved overall health, well-being, and a better quality of life. Chiropractors aim to address the underlying cause of nervous system interference – the subluxation (the brain-body disconnection that results in detrimental physical, chemical and emotional consequences) rather than just treat symptoms. A few examples of physical stress on the body that can cause subluxations are the birth process, learning how to walk, falling, sports injuries, accidents, poor posture, repetitive motion injuries, and a subpar work-out form. Several examples of chemical stress on the body that can cause subluxations are poor air or water quality, inflammatory causing foods or beverages, air fresheners and perfumes, dishwashing detergents, laundry detergents, personal care and beauty products, toxic heavy metals, forever chemicals, microplastics, mold, and drugs. Some examples of emotional stress that can cause subluxations are worrying about anything and everything like work, finances, family, time, relationships, or your own health.

Improved joint function and mobility: Chiropractic care also enhances joint mobility (spinal and extremity) and function by reducing joint restrictions through the chiropractic adjustment and improving range of motion. When you have subluxations, you cannot move as well as you would without them. These subluxations not only cause nervous system interference, postural distortions and range of motion issues, but they can also cause your extremities to misalign causing further problems, such as upper or lower body dysfunction, range of motion difficulties and/or detriments. For example, carpal tunnel syndrome (wrist /finger problems) can be a direct result of a subluxation in the neck. Another example is shoulder pain and/or dysfunction can be a direct result of a subluxation in your neck, upper or mid back or ribs. Your Chiropractor may also adjust upper or lower extremities, perform cranial work, TMJ correction, rib adjustments, hyoid bone adjusting, and much more all while utilizing several different assessment and/or adjustment techniques. Your Chiropractor may also adjust soft tissue structures such as a hiatal hernia or ileocecal valve. 

Enhanced posture: Poor posture (an example of physical stress) can also contribute to subluxations, spinal imbalances, soft tissue distortions, scar tissue, balance issues, trips and falls, and pain. Chiropractic care can help improve posture by realigning the spine and/or rib cage so that you can move better and get into a more ideal posture. In addition, your Chiropractor may provide education on proper posture, ergonomics, and body mechanics to support your care. Your Chiropractor will take the time to listen and will do whatever he or she feels is best for you at each appointment for you to be at your best.

Improved athletic performance: Chiropractic care is commonly sought after by athletes to enhance performance, and to prevent and heal well from injuries. Chiropractic adjustments help fine-tune the nervous system thereby optimizing function, improving joint movement and flexibility, agility, reaction time, coordination, speed and balance, leading to enhanced athletic performance and a reduced risk of injuries. An adjusted Olympic athlete vs. a non-adjusted one can be the difference between a gold medal and no medal. Furthermore, a well-adjusted person, due to their enhanced brain-body connection and ability to sense where their parts and pieces are in space and time may not trip upon encountering an obstacle or will recover from a trip rather than going into a full-blown fall, thereby being a less injured person. 

Support for pre-natal, pregnancy, and postpartum care: Gentle chiropractic adjustment techniques help promote a more comfortable pregnancy, as well as allow for your best possible pregnancy, optimal development of the baby, and ideal delivery. We are certified in the Webster Technique developed especially for pregnancy which aligns the pelvis and sacrum for better nervous system function, so your baby gets all it needs from you to develop optimally, along with reducing ligament tension and supporting ideal baby movement and positioning, while helping your body function and adapt naturally during pregnancy. When your nervous system is in harmony it means a smoother pregnancy and birth experience. After birth, Chiropractic care will help your nervous system, mind and body heal from the effects of the pregnancy, from giving birth, and all that comes with adapting to having a new baby in your life.

Pain relief: Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate pain if the pain is being caused directly or indirectly by subluxations of the spine or misalignments of the extremities. They can also help your body heal better which helps lessen pain as well. Pain is usually the last thing to show up when you’ve been subluxated for a long time and the first thing to be alleviated under chiropractic care. When your pain is gone, it doesn’t mean you no longer have any subluxations occurring. You do not always have to have pain symptoms when you have a subluxation, since a large quantity of your nerves have nothing to do with sensation transmission (pain is a sensation, as well as is touch, temperature and vibration sensing). In other words a majority of your nerves are for sending signals from your brain to your body and back again for all other types of functions besides sensations, like your heart beating at the right rate and rhythm, your gut digesting your food properly, your glands excreting the right hormones in the right amount at the right time, developing a baby properly, and so on and so forth. If you’re waiting for pain to occur before you get your spine checked, you’re not addressing subluxations that can be affecting everything else that isn’t related to feeling pain (sensation nerves only). It’s like waiting for a tooth to hurt before you brush it.

From your trusted Chiropractors at InterConnective Health and Wellness: We are here for you through all stages of your life, for all peoples from birth throughout your entire life, from pre-natal care, to pregnancy care, to your newborns’ first adjustment, to postpartum care, and as your babies and children grow and develop strong and healthy spines and nervous systems, through all activities and sports, to helping you to be the most well-adjusted that you can be through your relationships, in life and with your family, at work or at play, and when helping to care for your loved ones too along the way. Your care with us will be a journey of healing, optimum health expression and a better quality of life. Think of your Chiropractic care as spinal hygiene and when you follow your recommended initial care plans and protective care plans, you’ll reap the most rewards and benefits from a well-tuned nervous system.