Basics:

• A chiropractor is a doctor trained in analysis and diagnosis of spinal and related joint conditions. The basis of chiropractic care lies in the "structure and function" premise of human physiology.

• Proper structural alignment allows our body to function better. This is one thing that chiropractic care can provide for you.

• Stiff joints can produce pain; better joint mobility tends to reduce or relieve it. A body with proper alignment has more freedom for exercise and increased life-style options.

Scope: In Washington State chiropractors treat spinal and related nerve and joint conditions. Though we are trained in almost all phases of health care, we refer appropriately to other qualified physicians if the condition is outside our legal scope of practice.

Cost: Chiropractic care generally costs much less than other comparable medical procedures. Regional and national studies and surveys have established costs per condition at 50-66% less than conventional therapies. Most managed care and insurance plans cover chiropractic care.