Chiropractic: Bringing Out the Best in You

As the New Year starts, it is easy to think of years past. For many of us this can bring thoughts of youthful energy and activity. True health is measured and determined by what we think, how we move and what we eat. There are many great action steps we can take to keep up us in good health. The majority of New Year's Resolutions are many times filled with some version of those three things. As we all know the majority of those goals are not followed through with by the time the first quarter is over.

Let's explore how starting this year with chiropractic can bring out the best in you.

As a chiropractor, I work with your body so it can function at its best. What does chiropractic have to do with my body functioning at its best? Let me tell you.
The nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and all the nerves in your body) control every function that occurs in your body. The brain sends messages down your spinal cord to the body. It "tells" your muscles to contract, your stomach to digest and your lungs to take a breath. When the communication between the brain and the body gets interfered with, you are not at your full function. Imagine calling someone on your cell phone and try to give them directions to your home when you have a poor connection. How much of what you are trying to say gets across? Chances the other person won't be able to find your home or won't make it there on time. People experience this miscommunication in their bodies in many different ways including headaches, lower back pain, shoulder pain, frequent colds, and much, much more. If your body is not keeping up with all that you want to do, there is a chance that you have a disconnect in the communication between your body and brain. Chiropractors are doctors trained to see how your nervous system is functioning, detect the interference and correct it.

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can't really take the credit. My confession is that I've never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It's as simple as that!

Can it really be that simple? Let me explain. Have you ever had a paper cut? Of course you had. We all know that in a few days the cut healed; all by itself. Sure we can put a bandage on so it is protected and heals faster, but the body heals it. So we can agree that the body has the ability to heal itself. So why is your body not healing? It could be due to pressure one the nervous system. Chiropractors refer to this condition as subluxation. Only chiropractors are licensed primary care physicians that detect and correct subluxations. It is only your chiropractor that can determine if chiropractic care is right for you. If you are looking for a drugless approach to a more healthy you chiropractic care may be the way you want to start off 2007.

I have the latest in chiropractic technology so we can detect nerve pressure and watch your progress as you head forward on your road towards health.

Since it is your body that does the healing everyone responds slightly differently. Some people heal fast and some slower. Either way we will rate your progress and create a level of care that is appropriate for you. As you continue your chiropractic care and your spine and nerve system continue to release deep stresses you will begin to notice:
• Better balance, smoother movement and increased energy
• Increased awareness of your spine and body stress
• Increased ability to breathe more deeply
• Increased emotional relaxation

The most important benefits of the chiropractic adjustment are usually found below the level of consciousness. It is when the nerve communication to the heart, lungs, joints, sexual organs, skin, eyes, ears and the brain itself are improved, that the true benefits of chiropractic are experienced.

So put your best foot forward this New Year by letting chiropractic bring out the best in you.

Dr. Jill Aardema, DC