Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body). "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand." Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment. It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly.
WHAT IS WRONG? INTRODUCTION
The brain stem and spinal cord are the primary pathways for nerve impulses to and from the brain. Messages back and forth through these nerves control the health of every cell, organ and system of the body. Nerve tissue is so important, most of it is protected by bone. The brain is encased by the skull, and the spinal cord is covered by 24 moveable bones of the spinal column. Many everyday things can cause these bones to lose their normal motion or position. This sets off a chain reaction affecting the spinal bones, nerves, muscles and soft tissues. The end result can be degenerative changes throughout the body. Doctors refer to this as the Vertebral Subluxation Complex (VSC). Besides describing how the spine can affect your overall health, the Vertebral Subluxation Complex explains why it takes time to restore optimum health. The Subluxation Complex is the underlying cause of many health problems.
