Kendzia Chiropractic

Chiropractic is an important component of the US health care system and the largest alternative medical profession. The term “chiropractic” combines the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) to describe a treatment done by hand. Hands-on therapy—especially adjustment of the spine—is central to chiropractic care.

A Chiropractic adjustment is a specific maneuver that places the dysfunctional (subluxated) spinal segment in an open position and the surronding segments in a closed position, meaning they can’t move. The Subluxated segment is then contacted and a light force is directed through it to restore it’s normal range of motion. With the return of normal motion the swelling decreases allowing the heat and the tenderness to be alleviated and hence the tissue innervated by the nerve exiting that spinal segment receives its full nerve impulse and is able to heal itself and return to normal function.

Chiropractic is founded upon a single, basic premise: all living things have an inborn or innate wisdom that expresses itself as an organizing principle in life. Our incredibly complex and organized bodies are an expression of that innate intelligence of life. Our healing ability, which constantly works to maintain us in health, and heal us if we are injured or diseased, is a reflection of this wisdom.

In other words, a chiropractor doesn’t “fix” a problem. We help remove the obstacles that keep the body from healing itself. We then help the person maintain that balance by introducing some stretching, exercises and other activities or dietary supplements that will reinforce those changes. Thee conventional medicine, which focuses on attempting to treat disease once it occurs, Kendzia Chiropractic emphasizes improving your health in an effort to reduce the risk of pain and illness in the first place. Most people would rather be healthy and avoid illness, if they could.