Health is the state of optimum well being, not merely the absence of disease.

Why should I try chiropractic?

This a good question and one we often hear. A better question would be, why not? There are many research papers showing the benefit of chiropractic treatment, it's safety record is the highest in any treatment group and the results are sometimes close to miraculous.

Short video on Chiropractic and the research supporting it.

What are some of the conditions chiropractic can help?

  1. Chronic Pain in the Neck
    Nearly 80% of chronic neck pain patients improve significantly with chiropractic care.
     
  2. Tennis Elbow Pain
    Over 50% of patients note immediate improvement after one treatment.
     
  3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Almost 70% relief within 3 weeks, on average.
     
  4. Conditions Involving Low Back Pain
    Nearly 50% respond significantly within 2 treatments, with an average improvement of 73%.
     
  5. Leg Pain Due to Herniated Disc
    Up to 80% more relief compared to disc injections.
     
  6. Pain in the Ankle
    Over 50% relief within 3 weeks, on average.
     
  7. Chronic Knee Pain
    Nearly 60% relief within 3 weeks, on average.
     
  8. Patients with Chronic Arthritis
    Over 70% of chronic arthritis patients who have tried chiropractic care think it’s effective.
     
  9. Pain in the Shoulder
    Over 65% of patients feel ‘cured" within 5weeks.
     
  10. Chronic Headache Pain
    Over 70% effective for migraine & cervicogenic headaches.
     
  11. Chronic Leg Pain (sciatica)
    Chiropractic care is more then 2x as effective as exercise for chronic leg pain.
     

References

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