Chiropractic care is about much more than bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The focus of chiropractic is on the musculoskeletal system, and yet the benefits of chiropractic care extend far beyond these connective tissue structures.

Chronic musculoskeletal tension results in numerous biochemical changes such as excessive and prolonged build-up of lactic acid, a metabolic end-product of muscular contraction. These metabolites, which are accumulating wastefully and unnecessarily, irritate local nerve endings. Nerve irritation leads to increases in local muscle tension, setting-up a vicious circle of muscle tension, nerve irritation, more muscle tension, and more nerve irritation. Importantly, the irritated nerves send signals to all the other parts of the body, causing increased levels of activity and unnecessary use of precious resources. In these circumstances, the person may become irritable, gets tired more easily, has sleep disturbances, and even may develop various diseases.

Chiropractic care is a powerful healing method that affects many body systems as a result of addressing stresses in the musculoskeletal system.