The word ‘Chiropractic’ comes from Greek words
meaning “treatment by hand”, which
is exactly what Chiropractors do - they use their hands to manipulate the body
and promote healing and wellness. Today, Chiropractic is the third largest area
of medicine.
The Chiropractic philosophy is based
on the following belief systems:
1. All bodily functions are connected
and the healing process involves the entire body.
2. A healthy nervous system,
particularly the spine, is the key to a healthy body. The spinal cord carries
information throughout the body and is responsible for all bodily functions
including voluntary movements (such as walking) and involuntary functions (such
as breathing).
3. When the systems of the body are
in balance, it is called homeostasis. Disorders of the bones, muscles and
nerves can disrupt the homeostasis and increase the risk of disease and other
health problems.
4. When the body systems are in
harmony, the human body as the remarkable ability to maintain health and heal
itself.
Chiropractic
is based on the scientific fact that your body is a self-regulating,
self-healing organism. It is the science of locating offending spinal
structures, the art of reducing their impact to the nervous system, and a
philosophy of natural health care based on your inborn potential to be healthy.
