Chiropractic Care Beyond the Adjustment
The focus on spinal adjustment is what makes our doctors of chiropractic unique in their approach to treating patients with spinal complaints. The
chiropractic adjustment, however, may not be the only procedure our chiropractors may employ in managing a patient's care. For example, chiropractic care has utilized drugless therapeutics (natural therapies) since as early as 1912.
Natural agents such as heat, cold, water, massage, and exercise are some of the various therapeutic measures that are often utilized by chiropractors. When controlled, these and other elements exert a beneficial influence on body functions and can help a number of common pain problems.
Common Forms of Chiropractic Therapy
Some of the therapeutic measures that are often utilized at American Chiropractic Clinic include:
By utilizing specific manipulations (chiropractic adjustments) in conjunction with one or a combination of the above, it is our chiropractor's goal is to remove structural or nervous system irritation that may be a major contributing factor in a patient's pain.