The coordination of all body functions, conscious and unconscious, is communicated through the nervous system. The central nervous system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, is housed in the vertebral column and exits as spinal nerves between the vertebrae that travel to every organ, muscle and tissue in the body. The purpose of the Chiropractic adjustment is to facilitate the release of subluxations or interference in the nerve system created by unintegrated physical, mental, emotional and chemical stresses. Through light touch and gentle adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities, the body can release the tension on the nervous system which allows the intellegence of the body to function at its optimum and create healing on all levels.
Chiropractic adjustments are modified to fit a persons' age and body type. For example, adjustments for children and babies require significantly lighter force than an adult. Children benefit greatly from Chiropractic care in a variety of different ways. Many common health challenges are allevieatd or prevented with Chiropractic adjustments.
2006 Chiropractic Mission Trip to El Salvador