Chiropractic spinal manipulation, formally introduced in 1895, follows the tradition of hands-on manipulation that dates back to ancient systems of treatment in China, India, and Egypt, and has now had about three decades of very active research, and hundreds of studies have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals examining its clinical usefulness.
Spinal manipulation focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health, as well as improves the circulation of blood.
The central nervous system is the body’s information headquarters, ultimately regulating nearly all bodily functions. The CNS includes:
- The Brain – Processes incoming information from within the body, and outside the body by way of the sensory nerves of sight, touch, smell, sound, and taste. Commands are then sent back throughout the body. The brain also stores and processes language, communication, emotions, thoughts, dreams, and memories. In other words, the brain is where all thinking and decision-making takes place.
- The Spinal Cord – Is the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system. It extends from the brain about 18 inches down the bony spinal column, which serves as its protection. The spinal cord is a tube made up of nerve fibers. Electrical impulses travel through the nerves and allow the brain to communicate with the rest of the body.
The central nervous system is responsible for maintaining good health. And since your spinal cord is the primary communication pathway for your body, we want to align your spine to allow correct communication in helping to alleviate any discomfort and to allow the body to begin the healing process.