Balance Chiropractic Wellness Centre
2185 Logan St. Clearwater, FL 33765
(727) 791.4002
The Chiropractic Care You Need And Want...
What Is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts which is based upon the understanding that good health depends, in part upon a normally functioning nervous system (especially the spine, and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body). "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand". Chiropractic stresses the idea that the cause of many disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment. It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly.
How Does Chiropractic Work?
Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Millions of instructions flow from your brain, down the spinal cord, and out to every organ and tissue. Signals sent back to the brain confirm if your body is working right. Improper motion or position of the moving bones of the spine called a "subluxation" can interfere with this vital exchange by irritating nerves and compromising the function of affected organs and tissues. Specific spinal adjustments can help improve mind/body communications. Health often returns with improved nervous system control of the body.
Does It Hurt? Under normal circumstances, adjustments don't hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds. Adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor is estimated to be in excess of 1 million to 1. By avoiding drugs and risky surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person fro whom chiropractic care might be unsuited. Compare the statistics. Adjustments are safer than an over-the-counter pain reliever.
What To Expect? After an adjustment I advise that a patient drink plenty of water. Some patients feel tired, some feel sore, and some feel great! The thing to remember is the adjustments allow the body to start healing itself - this takes time and is a process - not a "quick fix" or a pill to mask your symptoms.
How Long Until I Feel Better? Some patients experience almost instant relief. Others discover it can take weeks, or maybe months. Remember Rome wasn't built in a day and neither was your body. Every patient recovers at their own pace. Factors which can affect the healing process include your age, your overall health condition, muscle tone, diet and even your attitude. Overall most patients who have been in pain and have never received Chiropractic adjustments feel better between six to twelve visits.