Ferguson Street Chiropractic and Natural Therapies. Williamstown. What is chiropractic?

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	Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your nervous system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. Your nervous system consists of your brain, spinal cord and million of nerves. Your brain is protected by your skull and your spinal cord is housed within the 24 moveable bones of your spine. Many everyday activities can cause your spinal bones to lose their normal position or motion. This irritates your nervous system, disrupting the optimum function of your tissues, glands, organs and systems. Chiropractors call this spinal condition Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Chiropractic is the science of locating areas of vertebral subluxation, the art of correcting them to allow your body to function normally and the philosophy of prevention of problems and maximization of peak health potential by living a healthy lifestyle. Using this complete approach to health and guiding you towards a healthy lifestyle, Dr. Chris can help you maximize your true potential. People consult our office for a number of reasons, but can best be summed up as follows: Dr. Chris consults with athletes in sports as diverse as weightlifting, lacrosse, hockey , triathlon, running, swimming, cycling, tennis, football, soccer, baseball, rugby, dancing and squash. Chiropractic has been shown to enhance co-ordination, speed and overall performance. It can also help your body to be more mobile and flexible, and help keep your muscles in peak condition. Research has shown that regular Chiropractic care can improve athletic ability and performance,quicken reflexes and also reduce injury. For many people their introduction to Chiropractic will come through neck or back pain. Although most spinal subluxations (jammed up joints) exist without obvious pain, if left undetected and untreated for long enough, then symptoms of spinal pain will usually appear. Once spinal subluxations (this is what a Chiropractor treats-a bit like tooth decay) are detected in the spine and eliminated, it can be amazing to watch what follows as a patients health returns. Frequently symptoms such as headache disappear, a person's asthma may also improve. In fact nervous system dysfunction can cause dizziness, fatigue, suppressed immune function, arm and leg pain, tennis elbow, shortness of breath, stomach troubles such as indigestion, constipation / diarrhea, menstrual problems, bedwetting, knee pains, sciatica, shin splints and cold extremities. Some of our new patients have already experienced Chiropractic else where, and have a good understanding of the importance of maintenance (just like brushing or flossing your teeth). This type of care helps you to further improve the functions of your spine and nervous system and keep them working at their best. Having your spine checked on a regular basis helps to keep your spine and nervous system as free of interference as possible. It will be our pleasure to continue your Chiropractic care. Your Chiropractor is a specialist in the detection, reduction and prevention of nervous system interferences. Chiropractors examine your spine to locate any areas causing nervous system irritation. The beauty of a check - up is that small , covert problems can be detected and corrected before they even cause symptoms. This is why even newborns can receive chiropractic adjustments. And as chiropractic is safer than back surgery, muscle relaxants and even aspirin, you know you'll be in safe hands.