Chiropractic Care in Anchorage, AK

What is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care corrects spinal misalignments to achieve overall improvements in health and wellness. The focus is on natural healing, without reliance on pharmaceutical or surgical intervention.

Many people prefer the chiropractic approach because of its emphasis on holistic healing rather than merely treating symptoms.

Chiropractic care can improve many aspects of health and wellness and is not limited to issues directly related to your spine. Some of the conditions chiropractic providers can treat include:

• Back pain

• Neck pain

• Headaches

• Sciatica

• Sports injuries

• Herniated disc

• Pregnancy-related pain

• Repetitive stress injuries

What is a Vertebral Subluxation?

A vertebral subluxation happens when a vertebra is improperly positioned relative to adjacent vertebrae within your spine. When your spine isn't aligned correctly, mechanical stress follows.

Vertical subluxation causes surrounding tissues including muscles, discs, and ligaments to become damaged. As a result, you might experience pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, and reduced spinal mobility.

Spinal abnormalities such as vertebral subluxations can also impair nerve function. Besides providing the structural framework of the human body, your spinal column protects your spinal cord (the information superhighway of your body). Nerve damage that occurs in your spine can impact virtually every part of your body.

What are Some Basic treatments in Chiropractic Care?

Spinal adjustments play a central role in chiropractic care. Your chiropractor chooses from several different approaches.

Spinal adjustments use a targeted application of force to improve spinal alignment. There are two basic approaches: spinal manipulation and spinal mobilization.

Spinal Manipulation

Spinal manipulation is the most common approach and uses a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust to improve joint alignment. This technique often creates a “popping” or “cracking” sound, and you may feel immediate relief following treatment.

Spinal Mobilization

Spinal mobilization is a slower, gentler application of force to achieve optimal joint alignment. It's a good fit if you have acute pain, nervous system sensitivity, or inflammatory arthritis, or if you are obese or otherwise not a suitable candidate for spinal manipulation.

Your customized treatment plan is created in partnership with your chiropractor after a thorough evaluation of your spine and overall health. You’ll discuss the treatment approach before any new therapeutic option, and you’ll remain fully informed as your treatment progresses.

If you'd like to reap the benefits of chiropractic care, schedule an appointment at Denali Injury and Spine Center to get started.