One facet of good health is the structure of the body and its communication network within. The nervous system is a complex series of pathways that communicates and controls every cell, tissue and organ in the body. As a chiropractor we work directly with your nervous system. The most apparent example of this can be seen by what chiropractors do best, the chiropractic adjustment. Adjusting the spine aims to restore the normal biomechanics of the spine and relieve pressure on nerves. If two vertebrae become misaligned and are not functioning properly, pressure will be placed on the nerves. The joint will have decreased mobility and slowly break down.
This process of degeneration directly leads to arthritis and the associated pain conditions that go along with arthritis. By relieving these abnormalities, through a simple adjustment, a chiropractor can reduce the likelihood of his or her patients from having chronic pain and disability later in life.