Chiropractic Overview

Focusing on the vital relationship between the nervous system and your health, chiropractic restores health and well being by removing spinal nerve interference known as vertebral subluxation. Without the use of drugs or surgery, chiropractic takes a structural, nutritional and emotional approach to healthcare and aims to restore the natural and delicate balance that exists in all healthy individuals. This is done most commonly to help treat various problems involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Generally, a chiropractor manually applies a controlled force to the problem area, alleviating inflammation, reduced mobility or pain. Chiropractors are also trained to give advice on lifestyle and dietary changes.

Modern chiropractic began in 1895, when its founder reportedly restored hearing to a man who had been deaf for 17 years by adjusting his misaligned vertebrae. Since then, chiropractic patients have included everyone from healthy babies to people with chronic injuries. The practice is most commonly used to alleviate headaches, migraines, lower-back pain, ear infections, whiplash, neck pain, bed-wetting, muscle weakness and chronic fatigue. Although often aimed at a specific problem, chiropractic provides a 400 percent increase in resistance to sickness for those under regular care. This is achieved by removing blockages in the spine that prevent the body from staying well.

In 1994, the U.S. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research recommended chiropractic manipulation as a safe initial form of treatment for acute lower back pain in adults, and urged most patients to try conservative treatments like chiropractic before opting for more aggressive measures, such as drugs and surgery.

Chiropractors in Portland

Jeff Robinson DC Chiropractor	send email
"ProHealth Chiropractic is one of the most dynamic and state of the art healthcare centers in the Portland. I provide quality care that is unrushed, effective, and gentle. I am certified in ..." See full profile	8730 SW Terwilliger Blvd Ste 202 Portland, Oregon 97219 (503) 517-8700
Margaret L Hoecker DC Chiropractor	send email
"I offer gentle techniques for all ages, young and old. I will design a personalized treatment plan for each individual patient's needs for healthcare. I offer wellness, rehabilitation, endurance, exercise, diet, and ..." See full profile	2929 SW Multnomah Blvd. Suite 209 Portland, Oregon 97219 (503) 473-8582
Melanie B Brown DC Chiropractor	send email
"At Pure Life Clinic, the doctors and therapists are dedicated to creating a healthy and thriving community! We successfully treat a variety of conditions including Auto & Work Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Carpal ..." See full profile	118 N Killingsworth St Portland, Oregon 97217 (503) 288-4454
Aaron B MacArthur DC, DACNB Chiropractor	send email
"As the only Chiropractic Neurologist in Maine, I treat a variety of conditions: Migraines/Headaches; Disc Herniations; Chronic Pain; TMJ pain; Neck and Back Pain; Extremity pain; Carpal Tunnel; ADD/ADHD; Multiple Sclerosis; Fibromyalgia; ..." See full profile	19 Commercial Street Suite 2A Portland, Maine 04101 (207) 699-5600
Dana Sibilla DC, DABCO Chiropractor	send email
"I am a Board Certified provider with over 12 years of experience. I hold a Diplomate Certification in Chiropractic Orthopedics and a Diplomate in Disability Analysis. I seek to be a "provider-with-heart ..." See full profile	1934 NE Broadway St Portland, Oregon 97232 (503) 280-9759
Tim Irving DC, LMT, MS, CKTP, CHt Chiropractor	send email
"Functional medicine and chiropractic are new paradigms in healthcare. In a healthcare environment where patients routinely receive little face-to-face time with their doctors; they often feel like their care is lacking. Whether ..." See full profile	819 SE Morrison St Suite 215 Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 866-9739
Dorian Quinn Chiropractor	send email
"I specialize in helping people recover from injury or illness. I will design a personalized treatment plan that fits your needs, regardless of age or fitness level. We provide a comfortable multi-disipline clinic ..." See full profile	6230 NE Halsey Street Portland, Oregon 97213 (503) 236-8697
Janine MacDonald DC Chiropractor	send email
"Comfortable, Safe, highly-effective, nonforceful Chiropractic care using leading-edge Chiropractic methods. Dr. MacDonald is fluent in Spanish and is a former Chiropractic College instructor with a whole-person (or holistic) philosophy, which focuses on ..." See full profile	Portland, Oregon 97223
Allen M Hutcheson DC, LMT Chiropractor	send email
"Allen M. Hutcheson, DC, LMT graduated from Western States Chiropractic College which is located in Portland, Oregon. He is also a licensed massage therapist. To learn more about Dr. Hutcheson, including his ..." See full profile	Portland, Oregon 97202

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