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The Three Phases of Chiropractic Care

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Pain Relief

The majority of patients consult a chiropractor because they have an ache or pain. In this first phase of care, the main objective is to eliminate or reduce discomfort.

Stabilization

Once a patient is no longer experiencing significant pain, the stabilization phase begins. In this phase, the muscles supporting the spine are strengthened, and through chiropractic adjustments the spine is “retrained” to restore proper movement and alignment.

Wellness

Wellness care is a choice to live optimally, a choice to live with improved health and nervous system function. Because the nervous system, which exits the spine, controls the entire body’s function, it is essential that these nerves function without interference. Maintaining proper spinal motion allows your nervous system to function at its peak.

In the United States, spinal disabilities are the number one cause of disability for people over 50. Do you plan to use your spine after 50? Keep your spine healthy and invest in your future with chiropractic care.

Conditions Chiropractors Commonly Treat

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Chiropractors diagnose and treat a variety of spinal disorders:

Back Sprain / Strains are caused by the ligaments, muscles or tendons that get over stretched or torn.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is usually associated with aging.  As you become older, spinal discs— the pillow-like cushions between your vertebrae—can degenerate or break down due to years of strain, overuse, or misuse. The discs may lose flexibility, elasticity, and shock absorption. They also become thinner as they dehydrate.

Herniated Disc usually occurs in the neck or low back. A herniated disc can cause pain when it presses on a nearby nerve root.

Sciatica may occur when the sciatic nerve or a branch of the sciatic nerve is compressed or becomes irritated. The hallmark of sciatica is moderate to severe pain that travels below the knee of one leg. Some people with sciatica describe the pain as sharp, shooting, or similar to an electric-shock.

Spinal Osteoarthritis may affect many of the spine’s joints. This type of arthritis is often associated with aging. Don’t get old.

Whiplash is a hyperflexion/hyperextension injury commonly occurring when a motor vehicle is rear-ended. The neck and head are “whipped” suddenly and quickly forward (hyperflexion) and backward (hyperextension), which may lead to severe neck sprain and/or strain.

For any of these conditions, and many more, come in to Everest Chiropractic and let us help you “Reach Your Peak.”

Chiropractic Helps Maintain A Strong Immune System

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Chiropractic adjustments help regulate the nervous system. The nervous system controls the body and communicates with immune tissue to keep you healthy and fight infections.

Researchers in New York found that people under chiropractic care for more than five years demonstrated 200% greater immune function that those who were not. One study measured a 48% increase in immune cells in HIV patients over a six-month period, compared to an 8% decrease in the control group.

Chiropractic adjustments do not treat conditions directly, but through addressing spinal dysfunctions, chiropractic treatment encourages your body to respond appropriately, effectively, and optimally.

This time of year, colds are rampant. Maintaining a healthy spine will help you ward off illnesses and maintain a strong immune system. Come in today, get adjusted, and stay healthy!

What Can Regular Chiropractic Adjustments Do For You?

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1. Preventative Injury Management

Our bodies undergo daily stresses and pressures that may be causing what are called “micro injuries.” If left alone, these small dysfunctions in our muscles and joints will eventually cause us to suffer more serious injuries. Chiropractic can address them early on and thus prevent more serious injuries from occurring.

2. Improved Posture

How you carry yourself every day has a huge impact on how your body functions. Chiropractic will work to pinpoint where your spine is not moving properly and restore motion, thereby allowing you to have optimal posture. 

3. Optimal Body Performance 

Some of the most impactful effects of chiropractic include increased oxygenation, improved circulation, muscle spasm reduction, enhanced flexibility, and more efficient delivery of nutrients to your cells, which leads to faster recovery time after a workout or injury.

4. Pain Relief & Elimination

Ideally, chiropractic works to keep your health in top shape rather than going to the doctor when you are already experiencing problematic symptoms. It will reverse the symptoms as well. It is our philosophy to address the root cause of your pain and get you to your healthiest point by starting with the root of all of your bodily functions: your spine.

 

Come in to Everest Chiropractic today and experience what chiropractic can do for you!