 Doctors of Chiropractic (D.C.'s), also known as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians, are experts in the care of bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissue, with particular emphasis on the spine and its relationship to overall health.
Chiropractic was founded in 1895, based on the scientific principle that the body has an inborn striving to maintain good health, therefore chiropractors do not prescribe drugs or perform surgery, preferring natural methods that enable the body's innate healing capacity.
Chiropractors find and correct subtle biomechanical dysfunctions in the spine (what chiropractic professionals call the vertebral subluxation complex, or subluxation for short) that interfere with normal nerve function and interfere with the normal striving towards good health. This requires considerable skill, both in a sensitive touch to examine the involved joint(s) and speed and dexterity to accomplish a precise contact and line of correction. Chiropractors are the only professionals who provide this service.
Chiropractors attend accredited colleges and universities, complete a 4 year graduate program on par with medical doctors and must pass rigorous state and national board examinations before becoming licensed to practice. Chiropractors perform examinations and order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, MRI or CT scan when necessary to arrive at a diagnosis. Chiropractic treatment includes adjustments, sometimes called manipulation, to correct subluxation (spinal joint dysfunction), therapeutic modalities, such as heat/cold, electrical stimulation, traction, therapeutic ultrasound, and manual therapy/massage. Chiropractors are also qualified to make nutritional and exercise recommendations. When a patient requires other management, the chiropractic physician can provide referral to a specialist.
 Chiropractors are experts in the treatment of whiplash and a chiropractor wrote the first textbook on the subject.
D.C.'s take care of the U.S. Olympic athletes and many professional athletes.
Chiropractic has recently been added to the Veteran's Administration hospitals and chiropractic services are available at many of the nation's more progressive hospitals. Some chiropractors also conduct research and teach at medical schools.
Chiropractic is supported by a growing body of scientific research and provides cost-effective treatment for neck and back pain, with a high degree of patient satisfaction. |
Dr. Henry is trained in several chiropractic techniques and will select the best technique to correct the cause of your symptoms. For example, a patient who suffers from vertigo may have difficulty lying down, so it is sometimes better to treat such a patient in a sitting position. A patient with an acute lumbar disc herniation may be aggravated by a manual adjustment so a chiropractic instrument and soft tissue treatment may be indicated.