The word “chiropractic” comes from Greek words meaning done by hand. It is grounded in the principle that the body can heal itself when the skeletal system is correctly aligned and the nervous system is functioning properly. Chiropractors’ main goal is to understand spinal integrity, balance and mobility.

Chiropractors understand that detrimental influences on the human body can come from many sources, including genetic disposition, posture and gait dysfunction, ergonomic imbalance, general lack of mobility, disuse atrophy, work injury, auto accidents, sports injury, nutritional imbalance, overwhelming mental stress and lack of core strength—or a combination of any of these causes.

Chiropractic has become steadfast to the science of human bio-mechanics. Chiropractors have perfected applying on of the hands and have had a major influence on physical rehabilitation, prevention of injuries and creating better healthcare throughout the world.

Chiropractic Treatment

Chiropractors emphasize treating the cause of a problem, not just the symptom.

Chiropractic goals are to restore proper joint alignment and mobility, alleviate inflammation and pain and when these are achieved then they emphasize stretching, strengthening and stabilizing any weakness.

Most chiropractors recognize pharmaceutical treatment, but believe that many drugs are miss-prescribed, abused, not taken correctly, have miss-leading research results and advertising and can sometimes be very harmful to the human body. The interactions of most drugs are usually not known and it’s not unusual that drugs react differently in many people.

Physical manipulation applied correctly to extremities such as the foot, wrist, elbow, shoulder, knee, hips and hands, can increase mobility, relieve abnormal nerve pressure and reduce inflammation. Techniques of manipulation can vary; most are done by hand, but adjusting tools can be used as well as non-force techniques like SOT and Activator for the elderly or hypersensitive patient. Chiropractic is safe, has great supporting research and is usually extremely effective.

Chiropractor Education

Chiropractic education mirrors medicine, with nutrition replacing 90 percent of the pharmacy classes. Chiropractic education emphasizes spinal mobility through hands-on adjustments as the major treatment tool. Thorough clinical examinations of the human body, integrating medical technology, creating a differential diagnosis and using treatment options, are part of the standard education and clinical study. Chiropractors typically complete eight years of college at accredited schools. Post-graduate studies are very common and chiropractors have led physicians in the wellness and prevention programs throughout the world. Naturally, many chiropractors are also involved in sports medicine, nutrition, fitness and education within their communities.

At Integrative Medicine of Cherry Creek, we provide high quality healthcare . Most chiropractors are educators, humanitarians and community leaders in good healthcare. We truly care about you, your family and your best healthcare options. Our office understands if just one or a few treatments are all you can manage. In most cases, good results come quickly and we can advise on home care.