Chapel Hill Chiropractic Center

read moreOur approach is simple. We believe that health is amongst our most valuable possessions. And while we generally meet people after they've lost their health, our commitment is two-fold. We're committed to teaching our patients that true health is a journey, not a destination. Through educational opportunities (like this website), we hope to communicate the value of ongoing chiropractic care. Our desire is to see our practice members abandon the prevailing sickness care model of health (waiting for symptoms and then taking action), in favor of the emerging wellness model.

read moreWe use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our clinical judgment and years of experience. After identifying which vertebrae have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is applied to free up "stuck" spinal joints. This full spine approach relies on X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for a thorough evaluation and documented results. Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine.

read moreA common cause of headaches is from spinal bones in the neck that aren't supporting the head properly. You might not notice your reduced ability to turn your head. But these vertebral subluxations affect nerves, muscles and even the blood supply to your head. Our thorough examination detects vertebral subluxation patterns that could be causing your headaches. If vertebral subluxations are present, you're likely to benefit from chiropractic care. Some are surprised to learn that their headaches are being caused by problems in their lower back!

read moreRepetitive motions (painting the ceiling), postural distortions (falling asleep with your neck twisted) and whiplash injuries from a car accident are physical stresses. So are slips and falls. Even being born! Today's environment constantly assaults us with chemicals. Drugs, preservatives, tobacco, alcohol, pollen and a host of other substances can affect our nervous system and muscle tone. When your body reacts by "tripping a circuit breaker" and causing vertebral subluxation, chiropractic care may help.

read moreWhether you are filing insurance, on the job injury, a car accident or if you would like to pay cash without a third party payer. After completing the forms Allison will give you a brief tour of the office and you will receive a health history (consultation). You will be asked certain questions about your current situation that brings you into the office. During the health history we will determine if there is recent test which we my receive for you to help with the diagnosis. These test my include recent x-rays, MRI's CT scans or EMG's.