of Chiropractic

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts concerned with human health and disease processes. In chiropractic care, disease is considered the result of abnormal functioning of the nervous system.

Chiropractic considers man as an integrated being and gives special attention to the physiological and biochemical aspects, including structural, spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular, nutritional, emotional and environmental relationships.

Chiropractic practices and procedures include the adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the human body, particularly of the spinal column.

Chiropractic is a drug-free, non-surgical science and, as such, does not include pharmaceuticals or invasive surgery.


What is a Doctor of Chiropractic?

A Doctor of Chiropractic is a first-contact physician who possesses the diagnostic skills needed to differentiate health conditions that respond to chiropratic management from conditions that require referral or co-management.

Doctors of Chiropractic use spinal manipulation instead of drugs or surgery to promote the body's natural healing process. Chiropractors utilize a variety of manual, mechanical, and electrical therapeutic methods. They also provide patient evaluation and instructions regarding disease prevention and health promotion through proper nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle modification.

The practice and procedures employed by Doctors of Chiropractic are based on the academic and clinical training received at accredited chiropractic colleges.

What is a Board Certified Atlas Orthogonist?

In the Atlas Orthogonal method, no strenuous manipulation is ever necessary. The gentle, painless method speeds and encourages the body's own healing processes. This light and painless method of adjusting the cervical vertebrae requires additional post-graduate training that must be completed by an already licensed Doctor of Chiropractic. Once the post-graduate training is completed, the doctor becomes a candidate for board certification in the Atlas Orthogonal Method. Dr. Stotts completed her post-graduate training and reached board certification in 1999.

History and Evolution
Chiropractic is a natural form of health care with a rich history. Early references to chiropractic techniques can be found in Chinese documents written about 2,700 B.C.

The word "chiropractic" comes from the Greek words "cheir" and "praktkos" meaning "done by hand".

Modern chiropractic care traces its origins to Daniel David Palmer. In the late 1800's, Dr. Palmer gave an "adjustment" to what he felt was a misplaced vertebra in the upper spine of a deaf janitor. The janitor then reported his hearing improved.

Since that time, chiropractic care has became more sophisticated, a formal educational program evolved, scholastic requirements were developed, and state and governing laws established.

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