Active Chiropractic
Spinal Decay
Soon after the discovery of the X-ray, chiropractors began using this tool in the examination and care of the spine.
Besides revealing the presence or absence of proper spinal curves, side views of the spine can more easily show the long-term effects of neglected spinal trauma. We call the body’s adaptation process spinal decay.
What Causes Spinal [...]
Why Choose Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is safe, affordable, effective, and based on sound scientific principles.
Doctors of Chiropractic are primary health care providers.
According to the Center for Studies in Health Policy, “The DC can provide all three levels of primary care interventions and therefore is a primary care provider, as are MDs and DOs. The doctor of chiropractic is [...]
Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
Victoria C. Arcadi, DC
One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is lower back pain. In my experience, lower back pain can be the first sign that a woman may be pregnant, especially when there has not been a trauma or any other reason for back pain to appear. My patients always give me a [...]
Back Pain in School Children
According to the recently released U.S. guidelines (AHCPR) for patients with recent onset low back pain, chiropractic treatment is most effective. The guidelines however, specifically did not apply to back pain in childhood, principally because of the lack of published studies in this area. Back pain in children has been the topic of several epidemiological [...]