Chiropractic is that science and art based on the premise that good health depends, in part, upon a normally functioning nervous system.  When there is interference in the nervous system cause by a misaligned or malfunctioning spine, tissues and organs man not function properly.  Detection of these problem areas (“subluxations”) and their correction by spinal manipulation will relieve nerve interference and allow the spine and nervous system to return to a healthy state.

Correction of the problem and maintaining good health is the goal of Chiropractic.  Chiropractic is licensed in all 50 states.  Four years of post-undergraduate education are required and culminate in a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree.  Chiropractors perform a comprehensive orthopedic, neurologic, and chiropractic examination after a history of the injury is taken.  The need for further testing, such as x-rays and blood tests, is based on the findings of the history and examination.  Should the diagnosis show anything outside the scope of chiropractic care, the conscientious sports chiropractor will refer the athlete to one of the other health care specialties.