For Skeptics Only
Chiropractic Is Different.
This difference, because it avoids drugs and surgey, has delighted millions
for over a century. And like anything different it has produced misunderstandings
and a few skeptics.
Here's the simple truth about today's chiropractic…
"I don't believe in chiropractic"
While chiropractic is different, it certainly isn't something that you have to
"believe in" for it to work.
Instead, chiropractic results are produced by adhering to scientifically confirmed
facts.
The nervous system controls every cell of your body. Nerve impulses flow from
the brain, down the spinal cord, and to every organ and tissue. Impulses sent
back to the brain confirm that the body is working as it should.
The moving bones of the spine can interfere with this exchanges by irritating
adjacent nerves. Ill health can result from distorted or compromised nervous
system control of the body. Chiropractic care helps restore the integrity of
the nervous system by reducing interferences caused by the spine.
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"If you start, do you have to go for the rest of your life?"
You don't have to do anything you don't want to. But if you're like most people
spinal hygiene is new to you. Your spine, just like your teeth, need ongoing care
at some level or problems and decay will inevitably begin again just as before
care began. Would you go to the dentist to get your cavities filled and not
maintain some level of care? If you don't what will happen?
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"Chiropractic results are 'All in your head' ?"
This is a convenient claim made by critics who have chosen to overlook convincing
proof to the contrary. Being "all in your head" implies the power of suggestion.
Yet, chiropractic results have been experienced by newborns, infants, pets and
others for whom the power of suggestion isn't possible!
Many objective diagnostic tests show improvement after chiropractic care.
There's no question that the power of suggestion can be an important ally in the
healing process. However, it can't begin to explain the millions of clients who
have been helped with chiropractic care.
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"I've heard chiropractic wears out your joints."
Actually it is just the opposite, chiropractic care can help prevent joints from
wearing out! Using car tires as an example, if they are mis-aligned, they will
wear down faster and unevenly. Getting the tires of your car realigned will add
life to your tires and car. The same is true for the joints in your body.
When a spinal bone is mis-aligned there is a loss of proper motion and/or position,
which sets in motion a degenerative process. With proper position and motion, the
joints will be well "lubricated" and should offer a lifetime of friction-free
movement without decay.
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I've heard "Don't let the chiropractor adjust your neck because it will cause a stroke."
Those in the medical profession who make this statement either have unknowingly
been misinformed or they choose to spread misleading and inaccurate information.
It was discovered in a study that the claims of injury were the result of
non-chiropractors performing manipulation of the spine. These included a medical
doctor, a naturopath, a physiotherapist, an Indian barber, a wife and the
individuals themselves. None of which are properly trained to evaluate the need
for or perform an adjustment. Chiropractors are the only professionals properly
trained to evaluate and give an adjustment. You should not let anyone except a
chiropractor, adjust you.
According to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics, even
including the incidents by those not trained, the mortality rate from stroke in
the chiropractic patient population is less than half that of the general
population. So, we could conclude that by having chiropractic care, your chances
of having a stroke are reduced by more than 50%.
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"Aren’t chiropractic results just a ‘Placebo Effect’?"
This is a convenient claim made by critics who have chosen to overlook convincing
proof to the contrary.
The placebo effect depends on the power of suggestion. Yet chiropractic results
have been enjoyed by newborns, infants, pets that have been hit by cars, and
other for whom the power of suggestion isn’t possible.
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"Is chiropractic care safe?"
Critics mislead by suggesting that adjustments to the neck can subject patients
to unnatural stress or compromise blood supply to the brain. But if the spine
were that fragile, people would fear bending over to tie their shoe laces or
looking up to enjoy an evening sunset!
Thousands will die this year from anesthesia or needless back surgeries. Thousands
more will perish from common aspirin or destroy their kidneys from so-called
"safe" pain medicines.
Meanwhile, the rare complications from chiropractic care
can be counted on one hand!
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Chiropractic is Different.
Chiropractic doesn’t add anything. And chiropractic doesn’t take anything away.
It honors the wisdom of your body and your inborn potential to be healthy. It is
this difference that has helped millions and produced high levels of patient
satisfaction.
Ask questions. Discover the simple truth about today’s contemporary chiropractic
care. And then make the natural choice.
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