Chiropractic is a complimentary medicine based upon the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of any joint in the body, though primarily known for working with the spinal column. The misaligned bones may cause disorders affecting the nerves, muscles and organs. Chiropractors perform an adjustment to the subluxation (“stuck” area) to remove the interferences in the body’s communication with itself. When the adjustment is performed, interferences are removed, and many patients report feeling a greater sense of ease and adaptability within the body, a decrease in muscle tension, and an improvement in the range of motion. There are hundreds of techniques which vary in the amount of force applied. Some adjustments are more physical in nature while others are more energetic.

Craniosacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, non-force osteopathic technique that releases tension patterns deep within the body in order to alleviate pain, dysfunction and improve overall performance. The practitioner releases restrictions in the soft tissue that surround the central nervous system by working directly with the cranial bones and sacrum, and indirectly with the meningeal membranes, cerebral spinal fluid, and the intracranial vascular system. The result is an increase in the movement of the body fluids, which nourishes the central nervous system. Many patients notice an improvement in the functionality of the body’s connective tissue. CST is increasingly used as a preventive health measure because of its ability to bolster resistance to disease and for its effectiveness in treating a wide range of medical problems associated with pain and dysfunction.

Visceral Manipulation (VM) is an osteopathic technique whereby the viscera (organs) and their corresponding fascial and ligamentous attachments are gently released from any restrictive patterns of motion. In a healthy system the organs will glide over one another; however, stress, repetitive motion and trauma can cause adhesions and restrictions in this natural movement that can be experienced as “pain without any obvious reason.” Often patients will experience a lightness after treatment and a lessening or disappearance of old pain patterns.

The various techniques utilized and range from Natural Healing, Bio-Resonance, and Somato-Emotional techniques, to name a few. These techniques are more esoteric in nature and help the patient locate any emotional or energetic trauma that lies within the body. These techniques can be emotional in nature and are not appropriate for everyone.