FAQ

Chiropractors are particularly concerned with the nervous system, the body's master control system, which regulates the endocrine and immune systems, as well as the function, growth, and repair of all our organs and tissues.

Your cells receive energy and direction in the form of signals from your nervous system. What impacts the health of your cells is:

• The quality of information received from the nervous system,
• The quality of the cell membrane, which serves as the gatekeeper,
• And the quality of the building blocks they have to carry out their mission.

A subluxation is an abnormal neurological pattern or an expression of compromised neural integrity—caused by physical, emotional, chemical, and other stressors—which leads to inappropriate or suboptimal cellular responses. When the body experiences any of these stressors, subluxations develop as a defense mechanism, like a circuit breaker. The body has the innate wisdom to self-correct and heal itself, given proper nerve flow and sufficient energy and nutritional reserves. However, if physical, emotional, chemical, or electromagnetic stresses exceed the body's ability to adapt and subluxations persist, the body can only compensate for so long before it begins to show symptoms.

Over time, elevated stress hormone levels may lead to overworked adrenal glands, reduced immunity, impaired digestion, fatigue, and blood pressure disturbances. Increased cortisol levels cause joint weakness throughout the body, including the spine and extremities, making them much more susceptible to injury. Chronic, long-term stress on the body greatly accelerates the degenerative processes of the spine and joints, which may lead to osteoarthritis or osteoporosis.

The chiropractic adjustment aims to correct subluxations, restore proper nerve flow, and enable the body to reset itself and begin healing the damage caused by chronic stress cycles. Chiropractic, combined with adequate nutrition, detoxification, and other lifestyle changes, can help improve the body's inner workings, enabling maximum healing and function. Dr. Chris Lipat, DC, Reiki Master, a kinesiology/muscle-testing chiropractor trained in intuitive nutrition and emotional and somatic healing approaches in Honolulu, Oʻahu, can support you in healing from the inside out.

Chiropractic addresses bodily dysfunction, recognizing that symptoms can be necessary expressions of health rather than solely negative. Dr. Chris Lipat in Honolulu provides integrative wellness tools for optimal health, addressing issues even before symptoms appear.

Healing time varies with chronicity and motivation, with faster responses for those following personalized lifestyle plans. Dr. Lipat offers tailored, holistic approaches for nervous system health and optimal wellness in Honolulu.

Chiropractors receive education similar to that of medical doctors, with a heavy focus on anatomy, physiology, and natural, non-pharmacological care. Detailed educational comparisons are available through the IACP website.