Bottom Line:
The term chiropractic comes from the Greek words cheir (meaning hands) and praxis (meaning practice). It literally means “done by hand,” and chiropractic is among the most popular healthcare treatments sought by those seeking holistic healthcare in Hallettsville, TX.

Since the beginning, chiropractors have been focused on helping the body heal itself naturally without the use of prescription medications or invasive surgeries.

While the modern chiropractic profession began back in 1895, many people still don’t exactly understand how chiropractic care works… or when it makes sense to even see a chiropractor.

So, let’s start with the basics.

Why it Matters:
If you’ve been living with aches and pain, it’s often connected to abnormal movement patterns that affect your neuromusculoskeletal system – your brain, nerves, muscles, bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, etc.
These abnormal movement patterns can happen for a variety of reasons that range from repetitive stress, like long hours at a computer, to sudden injuries. Correcting these abnormal movement patterns with gentle, safe, effective, and non-invasive treatments is where chiropractors shine and why you shouldn’t hesitate to seek care from a chiropractor if you’re in pain.
A few targeted chiropractic adjustments to the affected joints can help correct abnormal movement patterns which can make a significant impact on overall pain levels, mobility, and well-being.

In one recent study, researchers observed a measurable improvement in the biomechanical and functional performance in low back pain patients immediately following adjustments. Participants were able to move and complete tasks more efficiently and freely with less pain and discomfort.

In another study, researchers found that chiropractic care was associated with significant improvements in health-related quality of life over a period of time, especially with the reduction of pain.

Chiropractic Care is Holistic Healthcare
It’s important to point out that chiropractors follow a whole person (Holistic) approach. It’s not all about the adjustment. Chiropractors perform a comprehensive history and examination during your first appointment. This helps us determine the causes of any spinal issues and it gives us important information we need to advise you about simple lifestyle changes that have the potential to help you find lasting relief from other symptoms you are dealing with and improve the results of your care.

Here is a summary of key points.

• Abnormal movement patterns, chronic stress, and an inflammatory diet can often cause aches and pains in your spine and joints.
• Our care plans are designed to help you reach your health goals as quickly as possible.
• Adjusting the joints of your body can help to decrease your pain and increase your functional ability.

Next Steps:
Many of our patients made the decision to contact a chiropractor because their health goals were focused on staying active and pain-free, naturally. If that sounds like you and you’ve been curious about your holistic healthcare options in Hallettsville, call us today!

Chiropractors use several safe, non-invasive, non-pharmacological treatments including lifestyle education, adjustments, massage, and exercises to help you get and stay well. You can rest assured that our care plan recommendations will be based on our findings and your personal health goals.

We work together with you, from identifying and addressing the cause of your symptoms to finding practical, natural, long-term solutions.

I’m here for you, so don’t hesitate to give us a call to get started today!

Science Source:
(1) Does manual therapy affect functional and biomechanical outcomes of a sit-to-stand task in a population with low back pain? A preliminary analysis. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. 2020.
(2) Group and Individual-level Change on Health-related Quality of Life in Chiropractic Patients with Chronic Low Back or Neck Pain. Spine. 2019.