What Is Chiropractic Care? How It Works and Who It Helps

Written By Erica Milcarek

The Origins of Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care dates back to 1895, when Dr. Daniel David Palmer performed the first spinal adjustment to improve nerve function.

Since then, chiropractic has evolved into a leading form of natural healthcare focused on restoring alignment and optimizing the body’s ability to heal itself.

What does a chiropractor do?

A chiropractor diagnoses and treats issues related to the spine, joints, and nervous system. Through hands-on adjustments, chiropractors restore proper alignment, improve mobility, reduce pain, and support natural healing for conditions like back pain, sciatica, and headaches.

How Chiropractic Works

Your spine protects the nervous system, which controls every function in your body. When spinal joints become restricted or misaligned—due to poor posture, injury, or repetitive stress—they can interfere with nerve signals, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility.

Chiropractic adjustments restore alignment, reduce pressure on nerves, and improve movement patterns so your body can function at its best.

Who Can Benefit

Chiropractic care helps patients of all ages experiencing:

  • Chronic back or neck pain

  • Sciatica or nerve compression

  • Headaches and migraines

  • Joint stiffness and poor posture

  • Sports or work-related injuries

Chiropractors tailor treatments to your specific condition and goals, using a gentle, non-invasive approach.

Beyond Adjustments

Modern chiropractic care often integrates advanced therapies such as Spinal Decompression, PulseWave Therapy, and Low-Level Light Therapy for more comprehensive results.

A Safe, Proven Approach to Pain Relief

Chiropractic care is one of the most studied forms of complementary medicine, with strong evidence supporting its effectiveness for back and neck pain.

If you’re ready to restore alignment and relieve pain naturally, schedule an appointment with Active Spine and Joint Institute today.

Call Today to Get Pain-Free or visit www.activesj.com.

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