Willows Chiropractic Clinic - Frank J Door

Willows Chiropractic Clinic & Therapeutic Massage is a modern facility known for its wide range of safe, effective Chiropractic techniques and other services. We specialize in treating and caring for the injured. We care for people of all ages, from children to seniors, blue and white collar workers, athletes and week-end warriors, and everyone in-between.

In today's fast-paced society few of us are free from the effects of stress on our bodies and lives. The key to waging the war on stress is understanding how to be more resistant to the effects of stress. Aches and pains at any age are signs that something isn't right. It is convenient to treat the symptoms with a couple of aspirin or some other drug.

In simplest terms, a subluxation a.k.a. Vertebral Subluxation) is when one or more of the bones of your spine (vertebrae) move out of position and create pressure on, or irritate spinal nerves. Spinal nerves are the nerves that come out from between each of the bones in your spine. This pressure or irritation on the nerves then causes those nerves to malfunction and interfere with the signals traveling over those nerves. How does this affect you? Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body.

This is a representation of one type of subluxation. A subluxation, as defined by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges is: "A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health."

Below are some of the foremost experts in chiropractic who have taken the time to answer some of the more common questions. Author: Dr. Gerry Mattia Description: Dr. Mattia explains from his vast experience how chiropractic can help both the professional, and weekend golfer improve his/her game. Author: Dr. Richard Plummer Description: The "Subluxation" is a fundamental in chiropractic care.