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Why Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a healing art that focuses on the ability of the body to heal itself. Because of this, chiropractic can benefit everyone, not just those suffering from low back pain and headaches. Many people find relief from conditions such as colds, ear infections, PMS, spinal or disc problems, arthritis, insomnia, stress, vision problems, headaches, allergies, bed-wetting, colic, high blood pressure and improper organ function. The list is long!

The goal of chiropractic is not to treat disease. Chiropractic is a system of removing misalignments in the bones of the spine called subluxations. These subluxations can not only cause back pain and headaches but also interfere with the ability of the body to function in many other ways, sometimes manifesting as disease. Because subluxations can interfere with the proper function of the body and cause disease, chiropractic care to correct subluxations often has a positive effect in reducing or even eliminating many seemingly unrelated health problems.

How Subluxations Cause Disease

The human spine is a stack of 24 movable bones called vertebrae that are joined by soft tissue called disks. The spine has two main functions:

• The first function of the spine is to mechanically support body weight. This mechanical or orthopedic function is very important to our ability to live normally. Without a flexible spine we could not bend, twist, or even balance to stand upright.

• The second major function of the spine is to protect the delicate spinal cord. The spinal cord is an extension of the brain that travels down though the center of the spine, carrying millions of messages to and from the brain every minute of every day. Peripheral nerves connect the spinal cord to the organs and muscles of the body and exit the spine through openings between the vertebrae called foramen. Without a proper nerve supply regulating and coordinating body systems, optimal health cannot be achieved. This is the neurological function of the spine.

When one of the bones of the spine becomes misaligned or subluxated, it affects both the mechanical and neurological functions of the spine. Mechanically it changes the ability of the spine to support weight and uncorrected subluxations can lead to arthritis and disk problems. Neurologically, subluxations can alter the size of the foramen between the vertebrae and compress the tissue surrounding the delicate nerves that travel through them. This pressure can interfere with the ability of the brain to regulate organ systems and cause disease. Because pain is one of the last signs of nerve compression, it is often not present even when there are significant subluxations.

Chiropractic Is For Everyone

Because chiropractic helps the body to function better, many people experience positive changes in their health even if they are not noticeably sick or in pain. For many, the change is an increase in energy levels, a reduction in stress, or just an overall sense of well-being. Most people think of health as a black and white thing; someone is either sick or they are not. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nearly everyone has subluxations to one degree or another and these subluxations are effecting how their body functions, whether they are aware of it or not.

Chiropractic can also help those who are suffering from back pain or recovering from traumatic injuries by improving the mechanical and neurological function of the spine. In addition to chiropractic care we also offer supportive Massage Therapy and Physical Therapy for patients dealing with pain or recovering from traumatic injuries.

The Pro-Adjuster

The Pro-Adjuster is the most advanced Chiropractic evaluation and treatment instrument in existence today!

It is never too late to improve your health and well-being. Our patients who have been analyzed and treated with the Pro-Adjuster are realizing its benefits.

First, our doctors will engage in a one-on-one conversation with you to determine your medical history and the cause of your problem. The adjustment and treatment procedures are then customized to fit your needs.

The next step in evaluation and treatment is to utilize the Pro-Adjuster's sophisticated computer analysis to pinpoint the problem areas. The information is then charted graphically on a computer monitor, so your doctor can detect the problem areas on each and every visit.

Your doctor will now begin treatment with the Pro-Adjuster. By applying the Pro-Adjuster's Resonant Force Impulses precisely to the affected areas, you will receive gentle, effective treatment to that area, reducing the subluxation. This will relieve the pressure on the nerve, allow the nerve to heal, and restore the nerve's ability to transmit signals to the brain more freely. Most importantly, it will help relieve the pain! In addition, your doctor may again take the readings after the adjustment with the Pro-Adjuster to compare the results. Now that's putting analysis on a whole new level!

The Pro-Adjuster is fast, effective, gentle and FDA cleared, and it will improve your life.

If you are looking to enjoy more quality time with your family, have more energy and less fatigue, perform better at work and live life to the fullest with less limitations, then give Chiropractic and the Pro-Adjuster a try! You will be glad you did.

Proven Results with the Pro-Adjuster Do Make a Difference!

Harchak Chiropractic Clinic invites you to come and experience the difference that chiropractic can make in your health. If you have any further questions, feel free to visit our Frequently-Asked Questions page or call us at (814) 342-3591.