'Backbone' of health care
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Updated: September 09, 2009 4:27 PM
Are you Aspirin-deficient?
Not likely, but maybe your body is trying to tell you something. It’s time to listen.
The human body is a mechanical marvel. We are able to do so much for so long before our bodies start to complain.
Have you ever felt a twinge between your shoulder blades or tightness in your neck? Maybe you suffer from regular pain, headaches or heartburn.
These are only a few complaints that many of us share and may even consider to be a “normal” part of aging and maturity.
But did you know that these, and many other problems, may simply be your body’s way of telling you that there may be a spinal segment out of alignment?
Realigning the bones of the spine optimizes nerve function at that level. When the nerve functions properly, that which it controls functions properly.
A well-functioning body does not complain. This is the “backbone” of chiropractic philosophy. Chiropractic is not just for back and neck pain, although it remains one of the most effective treatments for these conditions. Chiropractic adjustments affect your organs, too.
So that stomach that seems to be producing too much acid may only be suffering from a lack of stimulation to produce a protective coating of mucus.
There could be nerve interference at the level of the spine where that particular nerve exits, or somewhere along the way.
Chiropractors are well trained to find these bones and reposition them using one of many different adjusting techniques. Because everybody is different, many different techniques have emerged in an effort to help as many people as possible.
You do not need a referral to see a chiropractor. For more information on what chiropractic can do for these or any other conditions, call for a free consultation or to schedule an appointment.
Information provided by Dr. Rebecca McCormick
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