‘Chiro’ means hands and ‘practic’ means practice. Thus, chiropractors use only their hands to check and adjust the spine. Our spinal system is connected to the rest of the body, from the brain through nerves allowing us to move our hands & legs, balance, digest food and to detect cold or hot weather.
Chiropractors specialise in finding the main misalignment that can be acute (< 6 mths) or chronic (> 6 mths), arising from injuries, falls, postural stress, overuse and even activities in your daily lives.
Patients may commonly experience muscle tension, headache, pain and decreased motion over time. These misalignments are corrected with specific spinal adjustments given by your chiropractor. In this way, your body is able to function at its best.