Chiropractic Spinal Care
Chiropractic care aids in a more rapid and complete recovery, reducing pain and stiffness and improving joint function, mechanics and overall well-being. Dr. Miron uses chiropractic to treat a number of different spinal problems. For more information about chiropractic, view the FAQs. 
Some Examples of Spinal Problems Amenable to Chiropractic:
- stiffness and poor flexibility
- spinal misalignment
- spinal sprain / strain
- arthritis
- poor posture / postural stress / muscle imbalance
- whiplash associated disorders
- sacroiliac joint dysfunction & irritation
- facet joint irritation
- disc herniation
- pregnancy related back pain
- pinched nerves and nerve irritation
- neck / back pain due to auto accidents (MVA)
- neck / back pain due to work related factors
- neck / back pain due to sports injuries
Benefits of Chiropractic Care:
- improves joint function & mechanics
- reduces pain
- improves flexibility
- reduces muscle tension
- improves posture
- faster recovery
- balances the nervous system and restores optimal communication
Besides these well known physical effects of chiropractic care, many patients also report other benefits such as improved energy, better immunity, better sleep and stress reduction. The spine protects and is intimately connected to the central nervous system. Signals are sent from the brain, through the spinal cord and out of the spine via the spinal nerves to all the muscles, organs and tissues of the body. Thus, a healthy spine means a healthy body overall.
Chiropractic care for the spine may include:
- spinal mobilization and/or adjustment
- myofascial release therapy (a soft tissue technique used to passively stretch involved muscles)
- rehabilitation exercise prescription
- home care advice or activity modification
- foot orthotic therapy (to support a more balanced posture)
- other lifestyle advice in support of optimal health and recovery
Dr. Miron uses the following spinal adjusting techniques:
- Diversified
- Thompson Technique
- Activator
Remember: Pain is not the best indicator for state of health or function. While pain may be your body’s warning signal that something is off, lack of pain doesn’t mean that everything is fine. See Wellness & Maintenance Care.
If Dr. Miron feels that your case requires further assessment, she will recommend an appropriate referral to establish the diagnosis.
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