ABOUT ARTHRO

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Understanding Chiropractic:Chiropractic Healthcare is a branch of medicine that is based on the scientific principle that our Central Nervous System (CNS) controls or influences the functions of ALL 11 trillion interconnected cells in our bodies. The term CHIROPRACTIC comes from the Greek word "Cheiro and Praktikos" meaning "done by hand." The Chiropractic or wellness model of health is centered on the philosophy that the human body will heal itself given the right opportunity. In other words, the body heals from the inside out. Interference to the nervous system, caused by a vertebral subluxation complex (more commonly called a Subluxation) will affect how the nervous system relates to the cells to which it influences. Think of nerve irritation like a dimmer switch on your lights. If the dimmer is turned down, the lights are still on, but the light is low. If it is turned up too high, the bulb may burn out prematurely; therefore, the muscle or organ still receives the nerve impulse, but is altered. This helps to explain why when nerve irritation exists in the middle back region, an individual may experience indigestion or an upset stomach. As a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), I essentially promote the healing process by minimizing interference to the Central Nervous System. By detecting and correcting nerve interference, The Doctor of Chiropractic facilitates the healing process, but it is YOUR body that does the healing! Understanding Your Spine: A short course in the basics of spinal anatomy is tremendously helpful in understanding why the chiropractic profession is the number one source of alternative care in entire world! The central nervous system (the brain and the spinal cord) is connected to the peripheral nervous system (the spinal and peripheral nerves) and controls the way we move and function. Our skulls protect our brain and brain stem, and the spine provides superior protection to our spinal cord and spinal nerves. The spine is a column of small bones called "vertebrae" that supports the entire upper body. The column is grouped into three sections: The cervical spine (neck), the thoracic spine (middle back), and the lumbar spine (lower back). Vertebrae in the spinal column are separated from each other by small "cushions" of cartilage known as inter (between) vertebral (spinal bones) discs. The vertebrae and discs combine to create a space called (the intervertebral foramina or IVF) for each spinal nerve to exit from the spinal cord on its way to the body. Abnormal positioning of the vertebrae also known as (the vertebral subluxation complex or nerve impingement syndrome) can compromise the IVF or nerve space, and create nerve irritation of nerve interference. The nerve will still influence the muscle or organ it supplies; however, the quality of the nerve transmission will be affected. Here's one of the most important concepts to grasp nerve interference may occurs without a trace of any symptom. One more time. Nerve interference may occur without the trace of any symptoms. This point allows a sharper understanding of the wellness approach to health. Just like brushing your teeth before we get cavities, uncovering nerve interference before symptoms arise is a fundamental of Chiropractic care. Once detected, as a Doctor of Chiropractic, I am uniquely qualified and trained to apply spinal adjustments. In fact, although other professional utilize spinal adjustments as part of their treatment, Doctors of Chiropractic deliver 95% of ALL spinal adjustments and manipulations. Although each individual responds differently to chiropractic care, research reveals that most are very satisfied with the care that they receive. In fact, a recent Gallup Poll of chiropractic patients conducted for the for the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) yielded some remarkable results about patients' opinions of the care that they received.  

73% felt that most or all of their expectations were met. 80% were satisfied with the chiropractic services they received. 90% of chiropractic patients considered their chiropractic treatment to be very effective  

Remember: Although the wellness approach to health may take some getting used to, especially if you are accustomed to a sickness model of heath, it is certainly well worth it! Dr. Timothy Richardson is a native Virginian. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University College of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia in 2003. He is presently in his third year of Medical School at the International University of the Health Sciences (IUHS) Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada/ Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies. Dr. Richardson, specializes in disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system as it relates to the human spine and extremities. He provides manual medicine, physical therapy, nutritional consultation.