Chiropractors get to the root cause of pain and disease. The spinal column can become misaligned due to physical overuse, disuse, stress, or sudden injury. This leads to imbalances in the nervous system, muscles, and blood supply. A compromised nervous system can lead to pain, dysfunction, susceptibility to sickness, subdued healing processes, and eventual disease. Chiropractic treatment can restore the structural integrity of the spine and reduce pressure on the sensitive neurological tissue. Chiropractic is founded on philosophies of holistic medicine, maximizing the body's functioning and capacity for healing.