The term "Chiropractic" comes from the Greek word Chiropraktikos, meaning "effective treatment by hand." Chiropractic focuses on allowing the body to heal itself. The proper structure and condition of the body is instrumental in maintaining health and well-being. Dr Allen's Chiropractic treatment will:

• Employ a patient-centered, hands-on approach focused on influencing function through structure
• Emphasize patient recuperative abilities as an alternative to surgery
• Understand the cause of pain in order to eliminate it rather than simply treat symptoms
• Recognize the centrality of the nervous system and its intimate relationship with the capacities of the human body
• Balance benefits versus risks of clinical interventions
• Recognize the primary importance of monitoring progress closely through appropriate diagnostic procedures
• Focus on early intervention emphasizing timely diagnosis and treatment of conditions that are wholly functional and reversible