A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractic doctors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to a spinal joint. The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to improve spinal motion, spinal alignment, improve nerve flow, which in turn improves your body’s overall function. Chiropractors perform adjustments… Read More
Many people are concerned about the safety of a chiropractic adjustment. This may be the number one concern I get from people I meet in public. I often hear people say that they would love to go to the chiropractor if it wasn’t for their safety concerns. Besides patients, adjustment safety is the interest of… Read More
Has anyone ever said to you that chiropractors are not “real doctors?” Over the years, I have heard this on several occasions, and it made me wonder who is a “real doctor?” After discussing this with many people, the answer has typically been that a “real doctor” and a “medical doctor” are sometimes used interchangeably…. Read More
Serving as a Chiropractor in the Greenville community has been a blessing, and because we are blessed, we always look forward to our Annual Giving Tree. This year is no different, except there is more need than ever. We will have a Giving Tree in our lobby with gift ornaments meant for you to take. Each… Read More
Serving as a Chiropractor in Greenville, SC has been a blessing, and because we are blessed, we always look forward to our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year’s drive is no different, except there is more need than ever. We will be collecting non-perishable food from October 26th through November 19th. We invite our patients and the… Read More
Why do chiropractors take X-rays? I have always gone by the adage, “To see is to know, not to see is to guess, and we will never guess when it comes to your health!” The reality is you can only feel so much, and the rest is up to guesswork if you don’t have an… Read More
That is one of the most common concerns that I hear from people of all ages. Is it true? The answer is yes, and no. It really depends on you. I realize that most people utilize healthcare in a symptomatic way. When they have a headache, they take something to feel better. When they have… Read More
Chiropractic care has had a 100-year association with mental health improvements. As early as the 1920s, in-patient facilities were established featuring chiropractic adjustments and lifestyle changes as ways to help people suffering from mental health issues. The Chiropractic Psychopathic Sanitarium was located in Davenport, Iowa (the home of the first chiropractic school, Palmer School of… Read More
Staying healthy—especially during flu season but also any time of the year—is a challenging but worthwhile task. After all, to live your best life, your body must be running at peak performance! Many health-conscious people know that the best way to fight off illness is to boost their immune system. The immune system is a… Read More
It is common for a patient to come to our office saying they have been diagnosed with a pinched nerve, or that they feel like they have a pinched nerve. A pinched nerve can be irritated due to compression from inflammation (disc), or be pinched by a spinal vertebra. A pinched nerve can occur anywhere… Read More