Frequently Asked Questions in San Diego CA

A Chiropractor is a Licensed Healthcare Professional that evaluates the integrity of your Neuro-Muscular-Skeletal System. They commonly use X-Rays and Orthopedic Evaluation, very similar to what a Medical Doctor would use, to examine the health and stability of the spine and nervous system. They primarily use low amplitude, high velocity manual adjustments to improve the alignment and mobility of the spine and extremities. They may also use exercise, nutrition, myofascial therapy and physiotherapy to treat a variety of different conditions. Unlike traditional medicine, their goal is to avoid the use of drugs and surgery and allow the body to heal naturally. Many conditions outside of pain relief have been reported including improve digestion, autoimmune issues, neuropathy, allergies, reproductive issues, insomnia, stress reduction and headache relief.

Chiropractic Care is the art, science and philosophy of restoring the alignment and mobility of the spinal vertebrae and improving the function of the central nervous system. The central nervous system is the body’s computer system which is housed by the skull and spinal column. Misalignments of the spine interfere with the function of the central nervous system which leads to pain, organ and muscle dysfunction. Chiropractors use gentle adjustments applied by hand or instruments to re-align the vertebrae of the spinal column thus restoring proper nerve flow and communication with the brain, spinal cord and nerves that control and coordinate every cell, tissue and system in the body. Chiropractic Care is completely natural and relies on the body’s ability to self heal and self regulate.

Chiropractors are not traditional Doctors in terms of Western Medicine. They do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs but must complete a very similar curriculum and achieve a Doctoral level of knowledge in Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and more. The primary difference between a Chiropractor and a traditional Medical Doctor is not in their education but in their philosophies and treatment methods regarding patient care. The primary goal of a Chiropractor is to avoid drugs and surgery and heal the body naturally using diet, exercise and manual therapies that have existed well over 5,000 years, long before the creation of pharmaceutical medications.

Evidence of spinal adjustments performed by health care specialists of their time date back over 5,000 years ago in China, Egypt and Ancient Greece. Once referred to as Bone Setting, spinal adjustments were used to reduce pain, inflammation and treat a myriad of conditions. Modern day Chiropractic and Osteopathic Medicine were developed in the late 1800’s. The term Chiropractic was created by D.D Palmer who turned it into a respectable and recognizable profession of its own. His son B.J. Palmer was known for his promotion of the profession and introduction into mainstream use.