What is a chiropractor?
A chiropractor offers chiropractic care — an alternative medicine approach designed to diagnose, cure and prevent problems and injuries associated with the musculoskeletal system.
One of the main focus areas in chiropractic is the human spine, but many chiropractors incorporate additional focus areas and treatment methods and techniques.
With chiropractic care, there are usually manipulations of the spine and the use of certain innovative technologies, such as light and laser devices for a variety of purposes and spinal manipulation tables.
What can a chiropractor treat?
A trained chiropractor can treat a multitude of conditions, such as:
- Headaches
- Back and neck pain
- Chronic fatigue
- Plantar fasciitis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Vertigo
- Pain from an injury
Chiropractic care usually involves viewing your body’s structure and physiology as one whole interconnected system. Chiropractors take a different approach to your healing and your health compared to conventional medicine.
Chiropractors work on enhancing your body’s natural ability to heal and improve your body’s overall structure, wellness, and functioning through effective alternative and chiropractic therapies.
What does chiropractic care involve?
To pinpoint the right treatment area, your chiropractor might use different types of testing, such as an X-ray. Chiropractic care can involve various treatments, such as:
- Spinal manipulation
- Spinal decompression
- Cranial therapy
- Nutritional counseling
- Rehabilitative exercises
- Shock wave therapy
- Electrical stimulation
- The chiropractic active release technique
- Gentle cranial adjustments to realign cranial bones
Your AIM chiropractor customizes each treatment to suit your individual needs and can perform safe and gentle manual manipulations when necessary.
What are the advantages of chiropractic care?
There are many advantages of chiropractic care, including:
- An alternative to surgery and pharmaceuticals
- No downtime
- Fewer risks
- A comprehensive, personalized, and holistic approach to health care
- Improved balance and posture
- Improved physical performance and functioning
At AIM, you can expect in-depth consultations and diagnostic testing. Your individualized treatment plan is specially designed to boost your body’s natural healing process, give you relief from your pain and other bothersome symptoms, and boost your overall wellness.
Chiropractic care is a successful alternative to medications and surgery. To visit Allegiant Integrative Medicine, call the office or book an appointment online.
