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The purpose of your adjustment(s) is to gently correct the alignment of your spine, allowing proper movement of the bones, ligaments and muscles of your body. As the integrity of your spine improves, tension to your nervous system reduces and your body can heal.
The Foundation
The integrity of the spine, and the function of the nervous system it protects, begins with the pelvis. This foundation is constantly subjected to the pull of gravity. When stability is lost, it produces changes throughout your body.
The Cranium
Proper control of every cell and tissue of your body is affected by the bones of the skull and the tension of your spinal cord. Think of your spinal cord as a string on a harp. Is it flexible and healthy? Or stretched and drawn tight?
Blocking the Spine
We use wedge-shaped devices known as “blocks” to help correct your spine and properly “tune” your nervous system. By knowing exactly where to position these blocks, we use the weight of your body to make corrections, naturally.
Safe and Comfortable
Along with safe, consistent results, this approach is known for its emphasis on patient comfort.
Photo caption: Raising certain structures with blocks allows gravity and your body’s adaptive capacity to gently make the correction.
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What Can I Expect?
Your first couple of chiropractic adjustments will produce one of three responses:
Temporary Setback
On rare occasions, especially in cases of a recent accident or injury, it can seem as if your problem is worsening. This is perfectly natural—and temporary. Reducing inflammation takes time and many factors will affect the speed of your recovery. Remain hopeful.
Photo caption: Inflammation from a recent accident can temporarily delay progress.
Slower Change
In cases of chronic health problems, progress comes more slowly. Since it’s probably taken years for your health to reach the symptomatic stage, recovery takes time. Obviously, creating new, healthier spinal patterns will require repeated visits. Be patient and optimistic. We are!
Photo caption: Long-standing health problems may respond slowly to natural approaches.
Some Improvement
Happily, most report an improved sense of ease and well-being with their first adjustments. This sets in motion a series of changes as each visit builds on the ones before. Careful! Discontinuing care too soon, before lasting changes are made, invites a relapse.
Photo caption: If relief comes quickly, congratulations! Continue your care to fully heal. |
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How You Can Help
Restoring your health will be a team effort. Here’s what you can do between your visits to support the care you receive in our office and create a momentum for healing:
 Avoid extreme turning, bending or sudden twisting of your spine.
When lifting anything, keep your back straight and use your legs.
Sit in a chair without slouching and avoid crossing your legs.
Avoid excessive neck bending to watch television or read in bed.
Sleep on your side or back, using a pillow that supports your neck.
Drink plenty of water and get enough rest so your body can repair.
Stand tall, sit tall and “think” tall to help form new postural habits.
Each visit builds on the ones before so keep your appointment schedule for optimum results.
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