What is chiropractic and what do chiropractors do?

Chiropractors are medical professionals who diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They use traditional diagnostic testing methods (such as x-rays, MRI, and lab work) along with specific chiropractic techniques that involve hands-on manipulation of the articulations (joints) of the body. Chiropractors also offer nutrition
and healthy lifestyle counseling. Chiropractors offers natural relief of chronic pain, headaches, disc disorders, and auto accident and personal injury cases just to name a few. Chiropractors help newborns, infants, teenagers, adults and seniors, and health-conscious WNC families choose Chris Thompson DC for quality care.

As a asheville area health care provider I provide an integrated approach to your needs. I know chiropractic care is an important aspect of caring for many spinal problems, but I also know the importance of adding the expertise of soft tissue therapy, active rehabilitation and exercise for a complete program. A complete program includes educating patients about chiropractic and other natural solutions to common health problems in order to motivate you to take a more active and responsible role in restoring and maintaining your own health as well as the people around you.

Chiropractic care is more than just making the pain disappear. It is about learning, understanding and taking care of your body to improve your quality of life. Chiropractors elect not to prescribe medications, and they do not perform surgery; however, many chiropractors work closely with medical doctors and will refer a patient when necessary.

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