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 Jacksonville

Randall Haas DC Chiropractor	send email
""I have been privileged to serve the people of Jacksonville for almost 30 years. During this time, thousands of my patients have experienced relief from not only the debilitating pain due to ..." See full profile	11481 Old Saint Augustine Rd Suite 405 Jacksonville, Florida 32258 (904) 260-1993
Alan Nathans DC Chiropractor	send email
"I help people go from sick and tired to healthy and energetic. I combine Chiropractic with a restorative health program called Creating Wellness. Creating Wellness is a step by step program that ..." See full profile	11048 Baymeadows Rd. Suite 2 Jacksonville, Florida 32256 (904) 733-7393
Jeremiah Carlson Chiropractor	send email
"Hodges Chiropractic is a family-oriented chiropractic clinic. At Hodges Chiropractic your chiropractor will explain your condition to you before the treatment process begins. Our chiropractic examination process is very intensive. Our reputation ..." See full profile	13947 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32224 (904) 223-3330
Patrick Opachich Chiropractor	send email
"I will work with you to achieve a full recovery in the shortest amount of time possible. As a board eligible chiropractic orthopedic specialist I'll get at the true cause of your ..." See full profile	1610 Blanding Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32210 (904) 387-4151

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