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If it didn't work, the chiropractic field wouldn't be one of the fastest growing health care fields. You want to know if your quality of life will improve and why. Chiropractic care is based on a few simple facts that all of us can easily understand.

The spinal column is a series of movable bones (vertebrae) which run form the base of your skull to the end of your hips, and contained on the inside is your spinal cord. Nerves extend from the spinal cord to all areas of your body. Symptoms occur because your spine has shifted out of alignment and put pressure on the nerve. An accident, overexertion, poor posture, even stress can be a cause for this misalignment. The important point is that in adjusting the spine we can relieve the pressure, remove nerve interference, and reduce or eliminate the pain. This is what we mean by "correcting the cause and not the symptom".

The End Result

Most patients experience improvement within the first few visits, and quite often even the first visit is extremely beneficial. Just as important however, is the "rehab" care and periodic checkups. Also, education will make you more aware of how to take care of your spine, instructions on a low key exercise/stretching program to help you maintain a healthier spine and occasional office visits (just like you regularly schedule a dental visit) are all key to ensuring positive results.