Chiropractic looks at the body's ability to manage stress and the communication between the brain and the body that occurs through the nervous system, which is housed in the spine. Therefore, a Chiropractor is concerned with the balance and relationship between the spine and nerve system.
A dysfunction between the spine and nervous system may lead to a blockage of the body's innate communication that occurs to and from the brain and body.
In Chiropractic this is referred to as Subluxation. A Subluxation is a term used to describe a condition of vertebra that is out of alignment with the one above it, below it or next to it, putting pressure on the nerves.
A Chiropractor is the only health care professional specifically trained to detect and correct these subluxations so you can heal and adapt to your highest potential.
Our Approach
Techniques Practiced:
McTimoney Technique
Full Spine Diversified
Activator
Drop Table
At Essential Chiropractic we use our hands to detect and correct these subluxations. Techniques that we use are:
The McTimoney Method:
McTimoney Method is distinguished by its whole body approach to Chiropractic care that specializes in a gentle, low force/high speed form of chiropractic treatment called "toggles". Most people experience little or no discomfort when receiving a McTimoney Method treatment.
Full Spine Diversified
Diversified adjustments involve the delivery a quick and short thrust to the restricted jointsThis technique is a safe and effective way of relieving stiffness and pain. It is also the technique most commonly associated with a “popping” noise, which is simply gas being released from the joint as it is unlocked.
Chiropractors look to the body as a whole, functioning system rather than treating only specific areas that may be presenting with symptoms. The approach is based on the view that discomfort and pain in one part of the body may be manifestations of problems elsewhere in the musculo-skeletal system and that, for optimal health, the whole musculo-skeletal system needs to work harmoniously together.
A Chiropractor will aim to find the cause of the underlying symptom that our clients are experiencing.