A health-care profession that focuses on the spine and other joints of the body, and their connection to the nervous system. The word “chiropractic” means “to be done by hand.”

Chiropractors use adjustments to restore joint function and support the nervous system. They help patients maintain optimal health while avoiding unnecessary drugs or surgery.

An estimated 50 million Americans see a chiropractor each year.

A chiropractic adjustment is a very safe, specific, controlled force applied to a joint to restore proper function and mobility.

Accidents, falls, stress or overexertion can negatively impact your spine or other joints. These changes impact tissues, the nervous system, and other areas of the body.

Left unresolved, this can make you more susceptible to chronic problems. Chiropractic adjustments reduce pain, increase movement and improve performance.

Chiropractors use scientific research, clinical experience, and patient preferences to provide the best care possible.

Ninety-five percent of past-year chiropractic users say it’s effective, and 89 percent recommend chiropractic to their family and friends.

There is little to no pain involved in an adjustment. You may feel pops and cracks, but you should not feel any intense pain.

Typically, if you weren’t in pain prior to the adjustment, you won’t be after. Some chiropractic patients do experience some mild soreness or minor aches after a visit.