What is CHIROPRACTIC?
In the one hundred years of its development, Chiropractic science has grown to major stature in the field of the healing arts and has touched the lives of millions of people. With the rate of growth steadily increasing, the Chiropractic profession has found a continuing need to acquaint new patients with the nature of Chiropractic care.
The modern chiropractor works both directly and indirectly with the nervous system. Every bodily function is under the control of this system--every organ, every tissue, every cell is controlled by nerve impulses traveling from the brain to all parts of the body. Nerves transmit all sensations to the brain and make all movement possible. Nerves make your ability to see, smell, taste, touch and hear possible and they maintain a proper balance to keep your body temperature at 98.6 degrees. Nerves allow you to swallow. Nerves make the bowels move. Nerves control the liver, lungs, spleen, pancreas, gall bladder, and kidneys. The nervous system is the master system, which controls all other systems of the body, including: glandular; reproductive; digestive; eliminative; respiratory and circulatory.
Chiropractors are, therefore, much more than just "bone doctors" or physicians for the occasional "crick in the neck" or spasm in the low back. They are highly trained nerve specialists, who can help facilitate your body's natural ability to heal itself.
For more information about Chiropractic you can visit the following sites:
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Montana Chiropractic Association
American Chiropractic Association