What is chiropractic and what are its benefits?

Chiropractic is a health care system whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system, with the intention of positively affecting the nervous system and improving health.

We combine a variety of modalities to help you feel better. We have techniques and technology to give you relief whether the problem is big or small. Once you are feeling better, we can help you stay that way.

Conditions we treat with chiropractic techniques

• Pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, back, arms, hands, chest, abdomen, hips, legs, feet
• Certain types of headaches
• Sciatica
• Injuries and trauma to the body such as whiplash
• Scoliosis
• Leg pain and nerve disorders
• Sports injuries and most musculoskeletal injuries such as tennis elbow, strained muscles, and sprained joints and ligaments
• Bursitis and tendonitis (conditions involving inflammation of soft tissues)
• Repetitive strain disorders such as carpal tunnel
• Fibromyalgia (chronic muscle pain and stiffness)
• Arthritis

Our approach to treating patients
The most important element in caring for patients is understanding the problem from your point of view. In other words, we choose the right treatment based on what your body is experiencing and the impact it’s having on your activities.

The only way to understand the problem is to listen to the patient. At Priestman Chiropractic, we listen.