Chiropractic has helped millions of people suffering from all types of problems, not just back and neck ailments. Chiropractic works with the spinal column and it is an intimate relationship with the brain and nervous system – the major controller of all bodily functions. By optimizing spinal column structure and biomechanics, irritation and stress are removed and health can once again be achieved.

You may be surprised to learn that research studies have provided scientific evidence showing chiropractic care is not only effective in the treatment of back and neck ailments but can also provide effective relief with children suffering from ear infections, women suffering from dysmenorrhea (painful menses), digestive problems, sleep issues and a number of other seemingly “non-spinal” conditions. While we can not guarantee relief from such conditions or claim to “treat” these conditions, chiropractic has successfully helped millions of individuals with many health conditions by positively affecting the brain and nervous system.

Of course, doctors of chiropractic are best known for their success in treating back and neck problems. Through the use of chiropractic spinal adjustments and other highly specialized chiropractic techniques, chiropractors have established themselves as the back and neck injury specialists. Many medical experts are now coming to understand the true effectiveness of chiropractic care and are recommending major changes in the way our health care system manages many common spinal problems.

A recent study published in “Spine” Journal found that patients who saw a chiropractor first needed spinal surgery 1.5% of the time, but when they sought care from a medical doctor, it was 42.7%.