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Our approach to chiropractic is unique. For this reason it is sometimes referred to as “straight chiropractic.” We have a singular objective and do not infringe upon other fields of health, disease treatment or human performance. Our philosophy and practice seek to keep the bones of the spine (vertebrae) in their proper relationships with each other to allow the body to more fully express its maximum potential.
Every individual has his or her own unique blend of potentials pre-programmed by genetic heritage long before birth. These include such abilities as the capacity to see and to hear; the capacity for eye-hand coordination in work and play; the capacity to think clearly, to remember, to reason, to organize thoughts, to solve problems; the capacity to resist disease and to recover from injury; the capacity for balanced emotional response, for humor, for love. These are but a few examples of the many potentials and capacities inherent within the individual. While nobody can know the outermost limits of these potentials, it is easy to see how failure to express them fully would make us less than we could be.
The bones of the spine house and protect the spinal cord, which is the brain’s control pathway to organs, glands and other body parts. It has been shown that a loss of normal relationship between spinal bones, called a vertebral subluxation, disrupts normal nerve impulses to and from the brain, and thereby disrupts the harmonious interaction of body parts. Because all of the glands and organs manufacture body chemicals, this interference disturbs the delicate balance of body chemistry. This disturbance in the balance of body chemistry affects every physical, mental and emotional aspect of life, thus interfering with the ability of your body to completely express its full potential in all areas of life.
Yes. We have only to think of the physical, emotional and mental changes that can result from alcohol, drugs, medicines and life changes such as menopause, to realize how important body chemistry is to ALL functions. When body chemistry is disturbed either by adding chemicals from the outside, or by changing what the body manufactures from the inside, the result always affects every aspect of life.
Unfortunately, most of the time you don’t. It is true that some vertebral subluxations may be accompanied by pain and/or muscle spasms, but most are not. The only way to be absolutely sure is to have your spine checked by the trained hands of a chiropractor.
In our office, identification and correction of vertebral subluxation is done completely by hand. It is based upon the fact that the body always uses its spinal muscles to try to correct any and all vertebral subluxations. After much training and sensitizing of our fingertips, we identify exactly what the body is trying to do with any spinal bone. If the body is trying unsuccessfully to move a bone, we implicitly trust the body’s innate wisdom to know what it is doing, and we offer a little extra thrust for the body to complete the job. When the balance of spinal muscles indicates that the body is content with the position of all spinal bones, nothing further is done.
To be absolutely accurate, we must point out that the chiropractor does not really correct the vertebral subluxation. The body has its own spinal muscles to do that. Where there are muscle fibers working to correct a vertebral subluxation, we apply a very gentle and specific force in the direction indicated so that your body may adapt accordingly. This is usually done by hand but may also be facilitated by an adjusting instrument. If after this application of force your body is no longer working for change, our job is completed.
As offered at the Strauss Chiropractic Center, chiropractic is NOT a treatment for any condition or an attempt to cure any disease. It is true, of course, that one of the potentials which could be reduced by vertebral subluxation is the body’s potential for health. A body which has vertebral subluxations could never be as healthy as it could under the same circumstances but without the subluxations. Whatever potential one has for resisting disease or recovering from disease will be better expressed without vertebral subluxations. However, it is important to realize that ALL people are better off WITHOUT vertebral subluxations under ALL circumstances, regardless of whether they are sick or well. If you want to stay free of subluxations just because that’s the best way to be all that you could be, see your chiropractor regularly.
Almost any fall or accident could cause a subluxation, as could poor posture, physical, emotional or chemical stresses, birth trauma or any one of thousands of other things or any combination of some or all of those things. Any force that your body is unable to adapt can cause a subluxation. In fact, almost everyone has subluxations at some time or another, often in childhood. Unless these subluxations are corrected, you will spend your entire life being less than you could be. Having your spine checked regularly for vertebral subluxations is a major factor in maintaining optimal body function and maximizing your performance in all areas of your life at all times.
That is really up to you. If you are really serious about being the best that you can be physically, mentally and emotionally, then you need to add chiropractic to your life. A chiropractic spinal exam is easy and painless. If you have a vertebral subluxation, the correction of it is also easy, and takes just a few minutes. Just like anything you do for your health... drinking water, getting a good night's rest, brushing your teeth... if it makes sense to do, it makes sense to do regularly.
The fee system in our office was created because of our firm belief that no one can set a price on an individual’s life and health. For us to place a price on this service would surely keep someone from being able to afford care. At the same time, good health is invaluable and worth so much more than anyone could pay. We feel strongly feel that this service should be made affordable and available to every individual and family.
For this reason, we offer the “Honor Fee System” so that each person can pay according to his or her financial means. No, we do not accept insurance and never have. However, in this office YOU set the fee, not us. If the fee you set is honest and reasonable for your financial situation, it is fine with us.
NOTE: This system is NOT a charity, it is NOT a donation, and it is NOT to be taken advantage of. It is merely a simple and honest approach to the problem of the spiraling cost of living and makes chiropractic affordable for all who wish to receive it. If you aren’t satisfied with your current level of performance or if you think you see room for improvement in your life, then you owe it to yourself to have your spine checked and see what life is really like when you’re running on all cylinders! Potential is something we’ve all been blessed with. Whether or not you fully express it is entirely up to you!
No. Our office does not run by appointment. Everyone is a walk in and is taken care of on a first come, first served basis. You are welcome to come any time during our regular business hours. The only exception is for a first time visit. For people who are new to the office there are still no appointments, we just ask that you come at least an hour before we close.
Absolutely!! Anyone with a spine should have it checked and adjusted as necessary.
Misalignments of a child’s spine (i.e., vertebral subluxation) distort the nerve system the same as they do in adults and keep children from reaching their potential in every area of life.
Children think better, heal better, play better, do everything better with a clear nerve system.
It’s never too soon to have a child’s spine checked. Vertebral subluxation can occur at any time.
The first one may have occurred during the baby’s birth. That is why parents who understand the benefits of chiropractic have their newborn babies checked by a chiropractor as soon after birth as possible. After that, a child does countless things every day that will impact their spines and possibly cause vertebral subluxation. Learning to walk alone will result in the child falling thousands of times on their rear, impacting their spine every time.
It’s important to note that adjustments of the child’s spine are quite different than those of adults. Typically, only a light touch is required to adjust the child’s vertebra.
Our chiropractors have seen hundreds of kids over the last 30+ years and would love to take care of your children too!
Absolutely!! If chiropractic is important for everybody (and it is), then it is doubly important for a woman during pregnancy. Regular chiropractic care should be an integral part of maternity care for every pregnant woman to improve both physical and emotional health. The physical stress of pregnancy is obvious. Adjustments can reduce pressure on the spine and its subsequent distortion to the nerve system. This allows the mother’s body to function better in every regard.
What’s more, every beneficial thing a pregnant woman does for herself benefits the baby growing inside her. When the mother’s body is working properly, the developing fetus will function better, grow and develop better, and be delivered in the easiest, most efficient manner possible.
Yes! Pregnant women can and should receive regular chiropractic care before, during, and after pregnancy! And Strauss Chiropractic would be happy to help you with that!
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