Today, chiropractic is a healthcare system of diagnosing and treating a variety of health problems. Chiropractic diagnosis is used to identify neurological and biomechanical integrity through appropriate chiropractic case management. The promotion of good health and wellness, and the prevention of pain, dysfunction and illness, is achieved through various modalities including manipulation, stretches, exercises and proper nutrition.

Modern research and scientific inquiry continue to establish and validate chiropractic medicine. Chiropractic works because of its direct and beneficial impact on the nervous system and all other systems which rely on this miraculous "computer." Because chiropractic is cost effective and can provide great relief, most insurance companies and health plans now include coverage.

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What is McKenzie?

Also known as mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT), McKenzie is based upon a consistent "cause and effect" relationship between mechanical forces and pain responses often accompanied by a change in motion/function.

Most low back pain is "mechanical" in origin, meaning that an applied force caused the pain. A basic philosophy of McKenzie's theory is that the reverse force can probably abolish the pain and restore function.

For more detailed information, see our McKenzie page.