Why would someone see a chiropractor if they don’t have pain?
In order to answer this question we need to understand what chiropractic care is.
Chiropractors address your spine and nervous system. Because we address the spine many think the only reason to go to a chiropractor is for neck or back pain. However, one of the main reasons people give for visiting a chiropractor is overall health. So how is overall health addressed through spinal adjustments? The spine is a moveable cover for your spinal cord. Your spinal cord is part of your central nervous system. Each spinal segment is made up of two vertebrae and the joints that connect them, each vertebrae is separated by a disc in between. The disc provide cushion to the vertebrae as the joints move. Underneath the spinal column there are a lot of things happening. Messages travel from around the body, up the spinal cord and into the brain. The brain processes these messages and sends a reply back down the spinal cord, and tells the body how to respond.
Wear and tear of the spine can happen gradually over time, from things such as poor posture, or it can be traumatic happening suddenly. This wear and tear of the spine causes spinal segments to move in dysfunctional ways. Because of the close relationship of your spine with the central nervous system these joint dysfunctions can impact the flow of information between the brain and body. Messages may not be delivered to the brain, or inaccurate information may be received. When miscommunication occurs from abnormal movement of the spine your chiropractor will refer to this as joint dysfunction.
To address joint dysfunction chiropractors make specific chiropractic adjustments to the spine to restore natural movement. This restoration of communication from the body to the brain is why people report seeking chiropractic care for overall wellness and not just neck or back pain.
Do you have health goals that you just can’t seem to break through the plateau and reach? Let us help you determine if joint dysfunction is playing into your lack of optimal function.