Is your spine getting on your nerves?

Did you know that your nervous system is the master control system of the entire body? Everything you do, and everything your body does in the background, is organized, monitored, and controlled via the nervous system and its roughly 100 billion nerve cells. In order for you to be healthy, those cells need to work together and communicate well. Misalignments of the spine and other structures interfere with proper nerve cell function, which can lead to pain, discomfort, and dis-ease.

What is Chiropractic?

At its core, Chiropractic is a drug-free approach to promoting what’s called neuroplasticity – your nervous system’s ability to adapt (and to rest, heal, and grow).

Misalignments of the spine, called subluxations, may irritate or impair nerves as they pass through the affected area. This can cause pain, changes in sensation, and changes in autonomic or organ function.

Gentle manual adjustment of the spine supports proper nerve function, allowing the body to heal from pain and dysfunction. A non-invasive, hands-on approach for addressing neuro-musculoskeletal issues throughout the body, chiropractic adjustments use a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust over restricted joints. This stimulate the nervous system to relax the surrounding muscles, reduce pain, and restore motion and nerve function.

Diagram of the human nervous system. A drawing of a generic human body in a translucent red color stands in between two columns of pictures of organ systems. Lines are drawn from the organ systems to the place on the spinal column of the human figure that correspond to the vertebrae that control them.
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Doctors of Chiropractic are specifically trained to detect and correct problems in the spine, often before the patient is even aware they exist. Dr. Shelley is highly trained in low-force adjusting, so you will almost never hear a “pop” or “snap” when she adjusts you.

Who can benefit from chiropractic care?

People in all stages of life can benefit from chiropractic care, including newborns, children, adolescents, pregnant mothers, sports enthusiasts, and seniors.

Stress on your body and nervous systems can cause symptoms far beyond pain. There are a host of physical issues that prompt people to seek chiropractic treatment, or to send their spouses, children, and other loved ones to us for care (and sometimes for grumpiness and bad attitude). We kid, but it’s true – Chiropractic is a family affair!

Learn more about our maternity and newborn care here.

Some of the physical complaints people have that cause them to come to us for care:

  • headaches
  • numbness and tingling
  • neck pain
  • sciatic pain
  • lower back pain
  • shoulder, hip, knee, elbow, ankle, and wrist pain
  • vertigo
  • TMJ issues
  • general malaise
  • repeated infections
  • low energy
Dr Shelley explains the results of an electromyography scan to a patient. Dr. S. is on the right of the picture and is pointing at a visual representation of the scan results on a computer screen, center. A part of the patient's head and shoulder are visible to the left.

Did you know that Chiropractic is a more-than-125-year-old discipline?

And today, more than a century of research into technique and technology has evolved into a comprehensive practice that features time-tested techniques backed by modern technology to measure and track your progress. At Cuyahoga Chiropractic, we don’t just guess or assume – we measure how stress is impacting your body, and use those measurements to guide our decisions regarding your care.

Metal and multi-colored beaded dragonfly hanging on a lilac-colored wall in Dr Shelley's office.

Everyone deserves to be healthy!

The many reasons people initially choose chiropractic care are truly just the beginning of the health transformation so many people experience. Don’t let symptoms define you or limit your experience of health! Contact us today to learn how low-force family Chiropractic care can contribute to the well being of all the ones you love.