elswickchiropractic

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ELSWICKCHIROPACTIC ASSOCIATES, PSC

• Over the past 20 years we have come to understand
  that one of the most effective treatments for
  spine pain is one in which there is a
  multi-disciplinary team approach. It has been our
  experience at Elswick Chiropractic Associates
  that by creating a team approach that utilizes
  the strengths of each discipline, we are able to
  provide our patients with one of the most
  comprehensive and effective treatment strategies
  available today. Consequently, we have assembled
  a team of medical professionals that include the
  following

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What is Chiropractic?

• Taking A Natural Systemic Approach To
  HealingChiropractic is based on the scientific
  fact that your body is a self-regulating,
  self-healing organism. These important functions
  are controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all
  the nerves of the body.
• The skull protects the delicate tissues of the
  brain. The moving bones of the spine protect the
  vulnerable communication pathways of the spinal
  cord and nerve roots. If the nervous system is
  impaired, it can cause malfunction of the tissues
  and organs throughout the body.

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First Visit Expectations

• Going to the Chiropractor is a new experience for
  many of us. Maybe we've heard through a friend or
  have done some research online. It's possible
  that you are just fed up with living in pain and
  it's time to do something about it. In either
  case, your first visit to the chiropractor will
  really be about getting to know the chiropractor
  and discussing your history, current condition
  and goals.

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How Does Chiropractic Work?

• A common interference to the nervous system are
  the 24 moving bones of the spinal column. A loss
  of normal motion or position of these bones can
  irritate or impair the function of the nervous
  system. This can disrupt the transmission of
  controlling nerve impulses. With improved spinal
  function, there is often improved nervous system
  function. Your chiropractic doctor can help
  remove interferences that may be impairing normal
  health.
• Since the primary focus of your care is improved
  nervous system function, chiropractic can have a
  positive effect on many health conditions not
  normally thought of as "back" problems.

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Subluxation

• When a vertebrae becomes misaligned or moves out
  of its normal position, this is referred to in
  the chiropractic profession as a subluxation.
  Subluxations can be caused by a wide range of
  issues ranging from a minor slip or bump to a car
  accident or any sudden trauma. When a vertebrae
  is subluxated, it begins to put pressure on
  nerves, blood vessels and everything around it.
  This pressure comes with a price. The subluxation
  interrupts the natural pathways that the messages
  sent from the brain need to be clear in order to
  be completed properly.

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Phases Of Spinal Degeneration

• The first stage of spinal degeneration is when
  there is a minor loss of normal spine balance and
  spinal curvature. The surrounding features of the
  spine such as nerves, discs and joints begin to
  age quicker and are continually more stressed.
  This stage of the degeneration process rarely is
  accompanied with any major pain. At this point,
  there is a good chance that with the proper care,
  you can return to normal.

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Wellness Tips

• These simple movements or daily routines can end
  up hurting you if you're not careful. Make sure
  to do these simple activities the right way as
  outlined below
• Make sure that you are getting up every 20
  minutes to stretch. The type of chair you have is
  extremely important. It should fit you correctly
  so that your back touches the chair and your feet
  are on the floor with knees at a 90 degree angle.
  Try to avoid looking down at your computer
  screen. It should be at eye level.