The word "chiropractic" comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and literally means "done by hand." The principal source of interference is thought to be displacement (or subluxation) of vertebrae of the spine, although other areas such as joints and muscle tissue may also be the sites of nerve interference. The method of treatment is by adjustment of displaced vertebrae. In chiropractic we seek to relieve the pressure on the nerves and thereby removing the cause of some specific ailment. Massage and manipulation by hand, exercise, and the application of heat, cold, and light are some of the healing techniques used.

The early chiropractors believed that psychic energy, a force beyond human understanding, flowed from the brain, through the nerves, to all parts of the body and that it was interference with this force that caused disease. In 1953 the theory was revised to state that the health of body tissues is controlled by nerve impulses, and that interference in the nerve impulses causes disease. Chiropractic was introduced in the United States by D. D. Palmer in 1895 and carried on by his son, Bartlett Joshua Palmer. There are institutions for training students in the profession of chiropractic, which has legal recognition in the United States and in many other parts of the world.

Based upon scientific principles, chiropractic care is like conventional medicine. A diagnosis is reached upon evaluation, testing and observation. A treatment plan is the result of training and experience. Unlike conventional medicine, however, we do not treat the disease. We target the source which usually stems from a misalignment of the spine or subluxation. Removing these subluxations in the spine, help relieve pressure and irritation on the nerves, restoring joint mobility, and returning the body back to a state of normal function. This type of non-invasive, drug-less treatment has proven to be effective in reducing high blood pressure, decreasing the frequency of childhood ear infections and improving the symptoms of asthma.

Our approach to optimal health is a holistic approach. We recognize that lifestyle, eating and exercise habits as well as the environment play a big role on our health.