Chiropractic is the manual manipulation of restricted joint movement within the vertebral column. The purpose is to immediately improve biomechanical and neurological function. A few benefits of the Chiropractic adjustment are:

• Restores Normal Motion to the Spine
• Relaxes Tight Muscles
• Improves Coordination
• Inhibits Pain

Chiropractic care helps hundreds of professional athletes and millions of people every day. Chiropractic is a science and art that utilzes the body's innate ability to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. Every organ, tissue, and cell in your body is regulated by the nervous system. When these nerves get "pinched" the body usually experiences pain, but not always. These "pinched" areas also affect the brains ability to communicate with the body causing all kinds of symptoms. Chiropractors are trained to detect these areas of interferance called "Subluxations" or "VSC" and correct them. When nerve interferance is cleared the body can function at a higher level. Most patients report that pain symptoms disappear and other medical conditions improve drastically.

Recurring Neck Pain

Recurring aches, pains and stiffness in the neck is often a symptom of a serious problem. In fact, repeated episodes of stiff neck often indicate the early stages of joint or spinal degeneration.

If these underlying problems are left untreated they can lead to permanent damage to the neck and a life in constant pain.

Low Back Pain

Do you have a nagging dull low back pain? Do you get back pain when sitting or standing? Does your low back feel tight? Do you have buttocks and leg pain? Low back pain is an all too common health complaint. 85% of Americans will suffer incapacitating low back pain in their lifetime. The doctors at Kirkman Chiropractic have treated thousands of low backs since 1984.

Muscle Spasms

Muscles and back spasms occur in any muscle, but usually happen in the lower back. Spasms can be a result of old or new injuries, and vary in degree of severity.

Strains and Sprains

Strains and sprains are injuries from overuse or repetitive motion. They also involve injuries to a joint with possible tearing of ligaments or tendons. When you suffer a strain/sprain there is usually enough force to cause abnormal function of the spinal joint.

Disc Injuries

Slipped, ruptured, or degenerated discs are caused from years of forceful movements of the spine, often following falls or auto accidents. Disc injuries do not always require surgery and can be treated.

One of the most common causes of low back pain and sciatica (leg pain} is the loss of normal function of a vertebra in the low back. These vertebra become jammed or twisted causing abnormal disc wear, muscle function, and nerve pressure.

Our approach to low back pain and sciatica is to locate its underlying cause in the low back. This begins with a comprehensive consultation, a full and complete orthopedic neurological chiropractic examination and necessary x-rays. You will then give a report of findings and gentle corrective adjustments if necessary. Our doctors give special attention to the structure and function of the spine and its effect on your nervous system.

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