Misalignments of the spine can put pressure on nerves resulting in pain, muscle spasm, and interruption of the flow of energy to the various organs and tissues in the body. Injuries, stress, poor posture, repetitive micro trauma, muscle weakness, and inadequate nutrition are the most common causes of these misalignments.

Symptoms are the body's way of communicating that something is wrong, and if misalignment of the spine and other joints such as the knee, shoulder, and wrist are allowed to remain uncorrected, they can result in arthritis and permanent damage to the joint.

Spinal manipulation or "adjustments" can reposition the joints of the body correcting any misalignments that may be present, thereby helping a person to feel and function better. In addition to back pain and headaches, people have been helped with a variety of conditions from sinus problems to heartburn to asthma. Furthermore, there is a lot of research demonstrating the effectiveness of chiropractic in treating various ailments of the human body.