Chiropractic Explained
Simply put, chiropractic emphasizes care of the human
frame. The skeleton and spinal column must be symmetrical,
flexible, and properly aligned in order for the body to function
at an optimum level. Keeping a properly aligned, flexible
spine helps improve posture and mobility, which are
important to health.
Breathing, strength, coordination, and energy expenditure
are directly influenced by spinal alignment. If you have a
rotated spine, high hip, or high shoulder, for example, you will
need to expend more energy doing everyday, simple tasks
like walking and lifting. As a result, you'll feel fatigued and
will be prone to developing back pain. It is therefore no
surprise that elite athletes, whose jobs require peak
efficiency body mechanics, depend on chiropractic to help
them get an edge over the competition.
A poorly aligned spine is more susceptible to degenerative
changes and injury due to uneven body weight distribution,
which can erode discs and joints over time. In addition,
abnormal spinal alignment and movement can degrade the
function of tiny nerves called proprioceptors, which are
responsible for back muscle coordination and reflexes.
Research shows this to be a cause of lower back pain and
degenerative joint disease.
Phases of Spinal Care
1) Intensive Care Phase
In this phase your spine is out of balance and is not holding
its adjustment. Please cooperate in keeping your
appointments and modifying your lifestyle in ways that we
instruct which will help get you out of the intensive care
phase quickly. This is an acute condition that may require
heat or ice therapies.
2) Reconstructive Phase
Your spine is beginning to stabilize and “hold” its adjustment
for longer periods. In this phase our objective is to monitor
your spine while it strengthens. Many of your symptoms and
complaints may have disappeared or decreased. It is critical,
however that you continue your visits even if you are feeling
better.
3) Maintenance Phase
In this phase your spine is now holding its adjustment and
has become reasonably stable. It is handling stress well.
Preventative care is similar to regular dental care. You may
not know if you have a cavity so you go to the dentist for a
checkup. In the same way, you may not know if you have any
subluxations so you go to the chiropractor for a subluxation
checkup. We suggest one every month. Your doctor will
create a schedule that works for you, and with you.
frame. The skeleton and spinal column must be symmetrical,
flexible, and properly aligned in order for the body to function
at an optimum level. Keeping a properly aligned, flexible
spine helps improve posture and mobility, which are
important to health.
Breathing, strength, coordination, and energy expenditure
are directly influenced by spinal alignment. If you have a
rotated spine, high hip, or high shoulder, for example, you will
need to expend more energy doing everyday, simple tasks
like walking and lifting. As a result, you'll feel fatigued and
will be prone to developing back pain. It is therefore no
surprise that elite athletes, whose jobs require peak
efficiency body mechanics, depend on chiropractic to help
them get an edge over the competition.
A poorly aligned spine is more susceptible to degenerative
changes and injury due to uneven body weight distribution,
which can erode discs and joints over time. In addition,
abnormal spinal alignment and movement can degrade the
function of tiny nerves called proprioceptors, which are
responsible for back muscle coordination and reflexes.
Research shows this to be a cause of lower back pain and
degenerative joint disease.
Phases of Spinal Care
1) Intensive Care Phase
In this phase your spine is out of balance and is not holding
its adjustment. Please cooperate in keeping your
appointments and modifying your lifestyle in ways that we
instruct which will help get you out of the intensive care
phase quickly. This is an acute condition that may require
heat or ice therapies.
2) Reconstructive Phase
Your spine is beginning to stabilize and “hold” its adjustment
for longer periods. In this phase our objective is to monitor
your spine while it strengthens. Many of your symptoms and
complaints may have disappeared or decreased. It is critical,
however that you continue your visits even if you are feeling
better.
3) Maintenance Phase
In this phase your spine is now holding its adjustment and
has become reasonably stable. It is handling stress well.
Preventative care is similar to regular dental care. You may
not know if you have a cavity so you go to the dentist for a
checkup. In the same way, you may not know if you have any
subluxations so you go to the chiropractor for a subluxation
checkup. We suggest one every month. Your doctor will
create a schedule that works for you, and with you.
The Chicago Body Works, sc | 3505 N. Ashland St., Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 248-4229
"The doctor of the
future will give no
medicine, but will
interest his patients
in the care of the
human frame, in diet,
and in the cause and
prevention of
disease."
Thomas Edison
future will give no
medicine, but will
interest his patients
in the care of the
human frame, in diet,
and in the cause and
prevention of
disease."
Thomas Edison
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