The spinal column is made up of 24 movable bones called VERTEBRA. Along with the brain and spinal cord, is an integral part of the nervous system, your body's communication centre. Every tissue and organ in the body is connected to nervous system, and any interference of this message system can cause a disturbance in the normal body functions.
Sometimes during our normal life of work and sport, our spine and its segments can become dysfunctional, due to lifting or perhaps extending too far and we experience pain or restriction or even poor spinal alignment.
Chiropractic care focuses on locating and returning these vertebral segments to a more normal position, there by removing pressure off of spinal nerves. This enables the life-giving nerve impulses to travel freely to affected areas and restore health.

Chiropractic is the healing art and science which is based on the premise that the nervous system (consisting of the brain, spinal cord, and spinal nerves) is the master governing or controlling system of human body. Since the nervous system is housed within the bony structures of the skull and spine, there is an intimate relationship between the nervous system and its protective structures. If any structural or biomechanical dysfunction is present in the spine, it has the potential to cause interference to the function of the involved nerves, resulting in pain and/or decreased health in the organs or tissues which are supplied by the nerves. Chiropractors call such a condition the Vertebral Subluxation Complex or Subluxation for short.

Chiropractic works because you are self-healing and regulated by your nervous system. Impulses flow from your brain and down your spinal cord. Pairs of nerve roots branch off from between each spinal joint. These nerves link your brain with every cell and tissue of your body. Because of their close proximity to the moving bones of the spine, improper motion or position of spinal bones can irritate and compromise nerve function. Chiropractic care locates these areas and helps reduce their effect with spinal adjustments. Health often returns with restored nervous system control of your body.

Dean is a registered Chiropractor who practices the Gonstead method of Chiropractic with over 30 years experience, a member of the College of Chiropractors and Osteopaths of Australia and accredited with WorkCover.