Chiropractors are specially trained doctors that utilized manual spinal manipulations to promote wellness. Doctors of chiropractic spend thousands of hours learning anatomy and physiology of the entire body. They are hands on treatment providers who are highly specialized in treatment of pain disorders, neurological disorders and systemic disorders. Although they generally treat disorders of the back and neck including, but not limited to, muscle spasms and pinched nerves, chiropractors treat a variety of illnesses.

Over the last several years, modern medicine has been recognizing the contribution of the doctor of chiropractic and recommending the use of chiropractors for many patients. It is now a mainstream preventative and treatment option for many insurance carriers.

Chiropractors treat back injury and pain and will take x-rays of a patient's spine and a complete medical history. They often work with medical doctors as an adjunct treatment, not a replacement, so as the combination of treatment modalities can often be advantageous to the patient.

Chiropractic treatment consist of manipulation of the spinal bones while lying on a specialized table. The patient remains fully clothed and is instructed to lie on the table, which is padded and has an opening for the patient's face, so lying down flat is easily achieved and comfortable. The chiropractor gently feels the length of the spine for subluxations, or misaligned spinal vertebrae. With the belief that since all nerves emanate from within these vertebrae, any misalignment of these bones can lead to malfunction of the body part or parts they service.

With that description in mind, proper adjustments of the spine can enhance enervation and circulation to all parts of the body either to maintain health or bring health to the entire body. Common conditions chiropractors treat include premenstrual syndrome, headaches, sinus problems, asthma, and vertigo.

Of course, chiropractors do treat pain emanating from the spine itself such as spasms and pinched nerves caused by spasm or herniated discs. The discs are the non bony parts of the body between each vertebrae that aid in keeping the spine flexible as well as providing padding between the vertebrae.

Chiropractors often provide physical therapy and medical massage services for their patients who require additional treatment to the chiropractic manipulations. Remember, like many doctors, chiropractors treat each patient as an individual and will customize treatments in according to patient's complaints.