San Francisco Chiropractor

Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic

Dr. Alex B Callister
Chiropractor
The Mills Building
220 Montgomery Street #1084
San Francisco
California 94104
USA

Telephone: 415 395 9955

Most major insurance plans accepted

What is a Chiropractor?

Chiropractors treat lower back pain, neck pains and headaches

Chiropractic is a health care approach and profession that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the hypothesis that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system.

Chiropractors are primary healthcare professionals concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the effect of these disorders on the functioning of the nervous system and general health.

Chiropractic treatment involves using the hands to apply a specific force to adjust the joints of the body, concentrating particularly on the spine. Treatment may also involve working on muscles. Chiropractors treat both chronic and acute conditions.

The profession of chiropractics takes a holistic approach to the needs of patients, considering physical, psychological and social factors, and recognises the value of working with other healthcare practitioners.

Typical diagnostic activities of a chiropractor include:

• Taking detailed medical histories, including information on previous injuries, surgery, general health and lifestyle;
• Conducting physical examinations of patients, focusing on the spine and posture, and noting the range of movement;
• Taking and interpreting X-rays, as appropriate;
• Taking blood samples, checking blood pressure and performing other medical tests.

Chiropractors treat conditions using a range of techniques tailored to patient needs. These may include:

• Establishing an appropriate treatment or management plan for the patient;
• Performing adjustments of the joints of the spine and extremities using hands or specialist equipment;
• Performing soft tissue therapies, such as massage;
• Educating and advising patients on rehabilitation exercises to aid long-term recovery, and techniques to ensure health is maintained.