Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. Every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body is controlled by the nervous system. While the skull protects the brain, the 24 moving vertebrae (bones) of the spine protect the spinal cord. When these bones lose their normal position, they can irritate the nervous system. This disrupts the function of the tissues and organs these nerves control, leading to poor health. The chiropractic approach to better health is to detect, reduce, and prevent nervous system dysfunction. Have you ever watched a sporting event such as football or gymnastics? Have you ever seen the athletes with ankles, knees, wrists or other body parts taped? The Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) is the person who tapes these athletes. Have you ever seen an athlete get injured and "go down on the field?" The ATC is the person who runs out onto the field to take care of that injured athlete. The ATC prevents, recognizes, evaluates and rehabilitates injuries! Through a thorough exam, which may or may not require x-rays, we will find out the source of the problem. If it is determined that your condition cannot be treated through chiropractic care, we will refer you to the proper health care professional.