Chiropractic
What is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural, hands-on approach to health that focuses on the spine and nervous system. The nervous system—including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves—controls and coordinates all bodily functions. The spine plays a crucial role in protecting the spinal cord while allowing movement and flexibility.
How Stress Affects the Spine and Nervous System
Throughout life, we encounter different stressors that can impact our health:
Physical stress – Poor posture, injuries, or repetitive movements
Chemical stress – Unhealthy diet and toxins
Emotional stress – Anxiety, mental strain, and daily pressures
These stressors can affect the spine and nervous system, leading to vertebral subluxations—misalignments or dysfunctions in the spine that interfere with nerve communication and the body’s ability to function optimally.
How Chiropractic Can Help
Chiropractors assess the spine, identify subluxations, and correct them through precise, gentle chiropractic adjustments. By improving spinal alignment and nervous system function, chiropractic care helps the body work at its best, promoting overall well-being, mobility, and comfort.
Who Can Benefit from Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. It supports overall health, enhances movement, and helps the body adapt to everyday stresses more effectively.
For more information, visit the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association at https://www.chiropractic.org.nz/.