Cairns Chiropractic

Chiropractic 1$ o health care discipline based on the scientific principle (hat the body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism. "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word Chropraktikos, meaning "done by hand" Important body functions ore controlled by the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves Chiropractic focuses on the relationship between the body's structure (primarily the spine, and pelvis) and function (as coordinated by the nervous system) and how that affects the preservation and restoration of health. The skull protects the delicate tissues of the brain. The moving bones of the spine protect the intricate communication pathways of the spinal cord and nerve roots If these nervous system pathways are impaired, malfunction of the tissue and organ function throughout the body can result. Chiropractic also places an emphasis on nutrition and exercise, wellness and healthy lifestyle modifications