In 2003, approximately 30 million Americans sought care from chiropractic physicians - a number that has doubled over the past 15 years. With up to 15 percent of Americans suffering from low back pain right now, and up to 12 percent suffering from neck pain, it’s no wonder they are seeking relief from chiropractors, who are experts in caring for bones, nerves, muscles and tissues.
Neck and back pain is often caused by a subluxation, which is when a vertebra is out of position or is “stuck”, due to stiff muscles, worn out or bulging discs, or even scar tissue.
Subluxations are typically caused by: poor posture, injury, occupations where sitting or lifting for long periods of time are involved, and lack of activity.
Left untreated, subluxations will worsen, starting or causing further stiffness, arthritis, pain, numbness, loss of mobility and loss of strength.
The good news is that regular chiropractic care can slow, stop and even reverse many of these problems. Gentle & non-invasive, chiropractic care’s effects are long-lasting. Additionally, chiropractic is currently the most widely practiced type of complementary medicine, and is often the alternative to spinal surgery. |
Surgery is invasive, requires long rehabilitation periods and is expensive - with a price tag of $30,000 to $50,000. Plus, up to 98 percent of patients with neck or back problems are not candidates for surgery, meaning they need another solution. We offer that solution, and are treating more patients conservatively (without surgical procedures) with neck and back pain than anyone in Alaska.
|
Benefits of chiropractic care include:
|
If you have a subluxation, your doctor performs a chiropractic adjustment, which involves the use of gentle force on the vertebrae. This will restore proper position, motion and nerve flow, and, afterward, you should feel pain relief and improved mobility.
Done regularly, even in the absence of symptoms, chiropractic treatment will aid the spine in becoming healthier, more flexible, and slow the deterioration of the spine.
Initially your chiropractic treatment will likely be directed at the areas of your pain. As your treatment progresses over subsequent visits, our goal is to treat additional areas where you may not be having pain, to aid in the prevention of problems before they occur.
 |
 |
 |
 |
"I have had sciatica for the past 12 years and low back pain for the last 3 years. Standing and walking became difficult to do without pain. After two weeks of chiropractic treatment, I'm already much better."
Carrie Calmere |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
