Chiropractic Care
How Chiropractic Works
Chiropractic care revolves around the understanding that overall
health and wellness can be achieved naturally when the body’s
nervous system is able to function properly.
 This intricate system,
which runs the length of the spine, controls every signal the brain
sends throughout the body. Since the spine acts as the protective
structure for our nervous system, it is imperative that our spine
remain properly aligned. Misalignment of the vertebrae, also known
as subluxation, may pinch or otherwise hinder the messages our brain
is sending through our nervous system to the many parts of the body,
thus causing pain or discomfort and dis-ease. Once we are able to
restore and maintain proper alignment of the spine, the nervous
system can function properly and foster our natural ability to heal.
Although back pain is the most frequent reason people turn to
chiropractic care, patients are often times surprised at the many
other physical symptoms throughout the entire body that chiropractic
care alleviates. Since we treat the root problem, instead of the
individual symptoms, our patients typically see great results many
feeling better than they have in years!
Your first Visit
 During your first visit Dr. Potter will ask you questions to help
determine the nature of your discomfort and if Chiropractic care can
alleviate the painful symptoms and correct the underlying cause of
the pain. Topics may include what initiated your visit, your overall
health, medical history, family history, type of employment,
physical activities and the like. He will then perform a careful
examination of your spine to determine structural abnormalities that
may be contributing to your discomfort, lack of mobility, decreased
flexibility, etc. Based on this exam Dr. Potter will determine if
chiropractic care can help your individual situation and explain to
you the findings from his exam.
If it is determined that you can benefit from chiropractic care the
Dr. will perform an “adjustment” to the affected areas of your
spine. An adjustment is simply a gentle manipulation of the
misaligned vertebrae that are the reason for your discomfort. When
the vertebrae are in line, your nervous system can function
properly. The Doctor will then prescribe a course of action for you
that may include follow up visits for future adjustments, exercises
to help strengthen an area, changes to lifestyle or habits that are
detrimental to your recovery and/or overall wellness care.
Symptoms and Conditions
Most people are introduced to chiropractic care only after they’ve
been in a substantial amount of pain for quite some time with little
relief from traditional drug, therapy and surgery treatments. Below
are some of the most common conditions and symptoms that initiate
treatment.
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> Carpal Tunnel Syndrome |
> Disc Problems |
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> Headaches |
> Lower Back Pain |
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> Neck Pain |
> Traumatic Accident or Injury |
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> Whiplash |
> Work Injuries |
After visiting the
chiropractor and finding relief from pain without drugs, physical
therapy or surgery, patients learn more about the benefits of
chiropractic care. They learn that once the spine is aligned
properly the nervous system can function as it was intended, thus
providing relief from a multitude of symptoms throughout the entire
body. Below are just some of the conditions and symptoms that can
benefit through proper chiropractic care.
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> Gastrointestinal Problems |
> Ear Infections |
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> Allergies |
> Hearing Loss |
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> Arthritis |
> Memory Problems |
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> Asthma |
> Mental Health |
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>
ADHD |
> Muscle Spasms |
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> Bladder Problems |
> Numbness |
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> Blood Pressure |
> Stress |
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> Circulation Issues |
> Vision Problems |
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> Depression |
> Wellness Care |
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