Chiropractic
Back at the beginning of our lives–even before we were born–we all originated as a single cell. In that one cell contained a blueprint on how to make you. As that cell begins to divide and multiply, it first produces what would eventually become our brain and spinal cord. As we develop, that nervous system makes connections with every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. These connections are the pathways that give us life and function. Because the nervous system is so important, our bodies surround the brain with a skull and the spinal cord with vertebrae.
At any given moment, there are literally billions of messages being transmitted through the brain and spinal cord. In fact, just the weight equal to a dime on a spinal nerve diminishes nerve function of that nerve by 40%. Dr. Mollenhauer uses Chiropractic treatment to keep the spinal column in proper alignment and position. This allows all those connections between in the nervous system to function at a high level. After an adjustment, patients not only feel better, but their bodies are functioning at a higher level.
Corrected Exercises
At Basic Sport and Spine, we teach our patients how to move correctly, which can help strengthen and correct the irregularities in their body which may be causing pain. Many of these corrective exercises can actually be performed in the comfort of your own home to help improve the effectiveness of your chiropractic care and spinal correction plan. In addition to skeletal misalignment, you may be experiencing pain that is caused by muscles and connective tissues which are out of their proper place. Other types of pain such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches are caused by muscles and tissues that are being used improperly, causing injuries over time. In each case, targeted corrective exercises and stretches from our experienced chiropractor will help you feel good while also helping your body achieve balance and health.
Wellness
Many of our patients come to see our chiropractor to address a specific pain symptom such as back pain, neck pain or headaches. While our chiropractor will address each patient's specific condition with chiropractic care, we often find it helpful to "coach" our patients towards achieving a healthier lifestyle. For example, there may be certain activities that you should avoid or do differently to prevent yourself from unintentionally aggravating your particular health challenges. The goal of including lifestyle advice with a chiropractic care plan is to help each and every patient achieve the fulfilling and happy lifestyle they deserve, one that is full of the activities that are enjoyed most. We recognize that every single one of our patients is a whole person, and we use our expertise to help them reach total health and wellness.
Nutrition
What does nutrition have to do with chiropractic care? The goal of chiropractic care is to help patients achieve total health and balance with their body, and as part of that goal we provide specific recommendations on nutritional supplements and healthy food choices. Nutritional counseling by our experienced chiropractic health professionals can assist a patient on their return to optimal health. Do you know which supplements and vitamins are good for you? Do you know how these supplements and vitamins interact with one another? At our chiropractic clinics, we can provide each patient with a structured nutritional program that is based on their individual needs.
