Chiropractic Care
Dr. Chappie will obtain a complete case history and perform a thorough examination of your posture, reflexes and muscle strength. If necessary, additional diagnostic methods such as x-rays will be used to guide Dr. Chappie in creating an individualized chiropractic care program based upon the structure and health of your spine. In addition, Dr. Chappie works closely with other health care providers, such as orthopedic physicians and neurologists in the community. He will make referrals to the providers if necessary to obtain the best treatment for your condition…the patient comes first – not the doctor’s ego.
The plan of care will be based upon your age, physical condition, lifestyle and unique spinal problem(s). The primary course of treatment will be spinal manipulation or “adjustments” to return individual vertebrae and other bones to their proper position and motion.
The plan of care is composed of three stages. During the first stage, initial intensive care, treatment is directed toward reducing or eliminating the most obvious symptoms. Visits may be frequent depending upon the severity of your condition. The objective of the second phase of treatment, rehabilitative care, is to stabilize spinal functions and promote complete healing. The third stage involves preventative wellness care aimed at maintaining a healthy spine.
ADJUSTMENTS/ MANIPULATION
Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to is the minor movement of vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have moved out of place for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident.
When these vertebrae are out of place, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to.
