Chiropractic Care

About Dr. Stephen M. Rios, B.S., D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic who’s objective is to provide optimum healthcare through Chiropractic to all people in search of a healthier way of life; as well as continue to gain knowledge and experience, to better himself as a healthcare provider.

Education

1990-1993 – Life Chiropractic College Doctor or Chiropractic Degree
1984-1988 – West Chester University Bachelor of Science

Professional Achievements

Awarded Clinical Excellence Award Life College 1992- 1993
Certified in Thompson Drop Table Technique 1993

Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic is a health care discipline which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery. The practice of chiropractic focuses on the relationship between structure, primarily the spine and function as coordinated by the nervous system and how that relationship affects the preservation and restoration of health.

 The nervous system is the master system in the body and controls and coordinates all other systems such as respiratory, digestive, muscular, immune and so forth. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, the spinal nerves that exit the vertebral column through openings on the sides of each vertebra, and all the peripheral nerves that branch off to serve organs, tissues, blood vessels, muscles etc. Information from the environment, both external and internal, goes through the spine to get to the brain. In the same manner, information and decisions made in the brain go through the spine to affect certain outcomes. It is a two-way flow of information.

How This Affects You and Your Body

Nerve dysfunction 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. Your nervous system controls and coordinates all the functions of your body. If you interfere with the signals traveling over nerves, parts of your body will not get the proper nerve messages and will not be able to function at 100% of their innate abilities. In other words, some part of your body will not be working properly.

It is the responsibility of the Doctor of Chiropractic to locate subluxations, and reduce or correct them. This is done through a series of chiropractic adjustments specifically designed to correct the vertebral subluxations in your spine. Chiropractors are the only professionals who undergo years of training to be the experts at correcting subluxations.
Chiropractic healing focuses on neuromusculoskeletal and general health issues. We treat
Carpal Tunnel, Fibromyalgia, Sports Injuries, Headaches, Neck Pain, Sciatic and lower back.

My Techniques Include:   (mouse over word for definition)
Activator
Full Spine
Diversified
Motion Palpation
Thompson Drop Table Technique
Pre-Natal Chiropractic Adjustments

The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joint:

• Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
• Pelvic changes
• Postural adaptations

Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned, it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy:

• Controlling symptoms of nausea
• Increasing the likelihood of full-term delivery
• Reducing the time of labor and delivery
• Relieving back, neck or joint pain
• Prevent a potential cesarean section