Chiropractic is a system of healing human ailments under the recognition that every part of the body works interconnected in such a way that you can not affect one part without affecting another. Traditionally, chiropractic physicians are considered healers of neuromusculoskeletal ailments, emphasizing the use of physical medicine. Although this is often the case, they are also trained to treat a variety of human ailments, nutritionally, as opposed to using prescription drugs or surgery. The chiropractic education at National University provides physicians with extensive training in diagnosis, as well as in x-ray evaluation, nutrition, and physical medicine. Chiropractic philosophy also promotes the idea of preventative care, such that the body is able to protect and heal itself, in times of stress or impending disease.

Also known as a chiropractic manipulation, an adjustment is a quick thrust on a specific area of the spine or extremity, to create movement in an immobile joint. It has several different reasons for creating pain relief and restoring mobility. When joints are not moving adequately, they force other joints to work extra hard to compensate for movement. They also create interference of the nerves that exit through the spaces between vertebrae of the spine. An adjustment restores movement to the vertebrae, and decreases this interference. When an adjustment is performed, your body also releases endorphins to the areas being treated, which are your body’s natural pain modulator. The “crack” that is heard often with an adjustment is simply gases moving in between the joints and allowing for the entire reaction to take place.

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Insurance – Balance Chiropractic accepts almost all major health insurance plans.  For your convenience, our staff will verify your eligibility and submit all claims to your insurance company.  If for any reason payment is not made in full, the patient must be responsible.

History/Exam – With every new patient, the doctor will take a thorough health history to get an accurate idea of the patient’s condition.  Following the history, a comprehensive orthopedic, neurologic and musculoskeletal exam will be conducted.

Report of Findings – After the history, exam, and x-rays, if necessary, the doctor will explain the condition to the patient.  If chiropractic care is the right option, a customized treatment plan will be discussed.

Treatment – Most patients will start with passive treatment, physiologic modalities and stretching.  They will then progress to active rehabilitation, to the decrease the likelihood of future painful episodes.