Tempe, Arizona Chiropractors

Our "quick fix" society has conditioned us to believe that if we do not have symptoms, we are healthy. A quick look at a dictionary informs us that health is "a state of optimal physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity". In other words, one can have no symptoms whatsoever and still not be considered healthy. Taking this a step further, when we do respond by treating symptoms, we are often led to a false sense of security. After all, "the symptoms are now gone, I must be healthy..."

What does this have to do with chiropractic? The majority of our society is of the understanding that chiropractors are only back doctors, specializing in low back pain, whiplash and headaches. Since chiropractic gets excellent results with these conditions, the association is only natural. Labeling a Doctor of Chiropractic a "back doctor" would be the equivalent of labeling a Doctor of Medicine a "mouth doctor". A D.C.'s most common method of care is through adjustments of the vertebral column, similar to an M.D.'s prescription of medicine that must be taken orally. One must know a little about human anatomy to fully understand the chiropractor's role. The nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. As defined, the nervous system "is the organ system which along with the endocrine system, correlates the adjustments and reactions of an organism to internal and environmental conditions". The brain sends signals to and receives signals from every organ and tissue of the body. The millions and millions and millions of nerves are responsible for transmitting these signals. The spine is composed of 24 movable vertebrae plus the sacrum and pelvis. Its function is to act as a protective housing for the spinal cord. When each vertebra is properly positioned, there is no interference in the signals passing through the nerves. When vertebrae are subluxated (mis-aligned), signals will be interfered with. A chiropractor is trained to locate and correct vertebral subluxations, thereby removing nerve interference.

Many people who are interested in health prevention are choosing chiropractic in addition to diet and exercise. Chiropractic is revolutionizing wellness care. By maintaining a properly functioning nervous system, the body will have increased immunity and be able to adapt to the different stresses that life provides.

A spinal examination can determine if you have vertebral subluxations. If so, you can join the many millions of satisfied patients reaping the benefits of chiropractic care.

WATCH THIS VIDEO about vertebral subluxations.

As steady patients of yours for close to a year, we came to you seeking help primarily for our son who had been suffering from severe asthma attacks. On your recommendation, we brought him to you. We have since found, much to our surprise, that he is substantially better than he has ever been in his eight years of life. Please share our story with other families that suffer with a loved one with asthma.

Our son had a history of respiratory infections, including pneumonia and asthma attacks since birth. At this time my insurance coverage did not provide for chiropractic care and I entrusted my son's care to medical doctors. For seven years he was treated with a wide variety of antibiotics, breathing sprays, and bronchial dilators.

The turning point was last year, Super Bowl Sunday. He had a severe asthma attack that brought us to the emergency room at Desert Samaritan Hospital. The doctor prescribed a syrup bronchial dilator and antibiotics. After bringing him home that night he became worse; his skin tone was gray and his heart racing; he was wheezing and coughing and had difficulty breathing. He also was running a high fever. I phoned his pediatrician three times during the night but was told they were doing all they could for him and I could take him back to the emergency room. I slept with my son all night, comforting him the best I could. The next day I attended a Leads Club business meeting that Dr. Hornback and I had both belonged to, and this particular day it was Dr. Hornback's turn to discuss his business. I had heard Dr. Hornback talk before but to my own embarrassment I never believed that a chiropractor could help a person with asthma. I felt that I had exhausted all options of help for my son until that morning when Dr. Hornback gave his talk about asthma and chiropractic care.

With no where to turn I took my son to Dr. Hornback's office, where he was x-rayed and evaluated. Dr. Hornback very gently adjusted him and explained in detail his evaluation of the x-ray and physical examination. My son, to my surprise, was already looking and feeling better right after the first visit. I decided to take him off all medication that first day and give Dr. Hornback my trust to help my son.

It has been almost a year now since my son has been completely free of all antibiotics from day one with Dr. Hornback and has not had one asthma attack. His skin is now a rosy glow instead of a scary gray and maybe it is my imagination but I think he is growing taller and even doing better in school. Our entire family now goes to see Dr. Hornback and is thankful for his concern and personalized care.

Many thanks for changing our lives,

Patty