Everyone knows that doctors of chiropractic are "spine specialists," and that is true. However, many people do not know to what extent a chiropractor is formally educated. How well educated is your chiropractor? The following chart may give you a good idea.

Comparison of Minimum Hours of Study Required For Chiropractic College & Medical School

  There are many reasons why chiropractic is so effective and why so many people benefit from chiropractic care. The first is "The Garden Hose" explanation. Imagine there is a garden hose placed at the roots of a tree and it is set to deliver a specific amount of water so that the tree will grow and function at its optimal level. Now imagine you pinch the hose decreasing or stopping the flow of water. It is easy to imagine what will now happen to the tree. It will never grow or function at its optimal level. Now imagine that hose is one of your nerves supplying impulses from your brain to a specific body part or back! Remember, your brain controls everything in your body and your spinal cord is an extension of your brain. Nerves branch off of the spinal cord and exit the spine through small holes called "nerve canals." These canals can be compromised by misaligned vertebra (a subluxation). Chiropractors align your spine, which eliminates vertebral subluxations. This allows for restoration of proper nerve flow, which ultimately leads to a healthier body! When your brain can freely communicate with the rest of your body, you can function at your optimal level.

  The next reason that chiropractic is so effective is just as simple. The spine is composed of vertebra on top of vertebra with a disc in between each one. This disc is like an eraser in the sense that it wears away over time. The more the disc is "used and abused," the more friction it undergoes, and the faster it will wear away. Chiropractic adjustments keep your joints loose, reducing the amount of tension and friction on your discs, and ultimately reducing disc degeneration. The less degeneration, the better your chance of avoiding osteoarthritis as you age.

  In general, regular chiropractic care is very healthy for your body. Everyone knows it is important to go to the dentist and maintain your teeth. Maintaining your spine is just as important!

Please note:
  The above is meant to answer general questions about how and why chiropractic works. Often, people do not want to visit a chiropractor for fear of "having to go for the rest of my life." You can feel confident that at Bass Family Chiropractic, you will not be treated beyond your need or desire. Dr. Bass will get you feeling better as quickly as possible. The decision to continue with chiropractic care beyond that is up to you. You will never feel pressure to become a "lifetime patient.”

 If you have wondered what a chiropractor can do for you,
please feel free to ask!!