Dr Robin Broff • April 22, 2025

What Is Chiropractic Care Really About?

Beyond cracking backs; The real purpose of Chiropractic care and why it matters

If you ask five different people what Chiropractic care is, you’ll probably get five different answers. Some say it’s just for back pain. Others think it’s about cracking joints or realigning bones. Some have never experienced it at all, while others swear it changed their lives. So what is Chiropractic really about?


At its core, Chiropractic care is about function. Chiropractors work with the spine and nervous system, the two systems that quite literally connect your brain to the rest of your body. Your spine isn’t just a stack of bones. It’s a vital communication highway. When spinal bones are misaligned (what we call a subluxation), it can create tension, inflammation, and interference that disrupt the body’s ability to function properly. These interferences might show up as neck pain, headaches, stiffness, fatigue, poor posture, or even immune issues, and for many people, the connection between those symptoms and their spine isn’t immediately obvious.


Our job as Chiropractors isn’t just to “crack” or offer temporary relief. It’s to locate the source of the interference and help the body return to balance. Through targeted adjustments and a personalized care plan, we work to restore motion, reduce stress on the nervous system, and allow your body to do what it’s built to do, heal, adapt, and perform.


At Adjusting to Health, we take this responsibility seriously. Every patient receives a full 10-step examination, including posture scans, spinal imaging, and a clear explanation of what’s happening inside their body. Our process is grounded in education because we believe patients deserve to understand what we’re doing and why.


Chiropractic care isn’t a quick fix or a one-time adjustment. It’s an investment in how well your body functions now and for the long haul. From boosting energy and improving sleep, to helping with focus, flexibility, and resilience, the benefits of Chiropractic go far beyond pain relief.


If you’ve only ever seen a Chiropractor for pain, you’ve only scratched the surface. Discover what Chiropractic is really about here, and start seeing your health in a whole new way at Adjusting to Health Doonside and Bonnyrigg!



- Written by Dr Robin

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