I Didn't Know Chiropractic Could Do That!!

The word "doctor" comes from the latin docere, meaning "to teach."

I take this responsibility seriously, and there are days when I feel like I almost never quit talking in my quest to educate patients about their health.  I cover a lot of ground while a patient is in my adjusting room, but I find it increasingly difficult to convey the astonishing breadth of this work that I do in the time it takes to render an adjustment.

Why is the reach of chiropractic care so extensive?...Because it's all about balance.  Joint imbalances (whether in the spine or the peripheral joints) = neurological imbalance = somatic or body dysfunction.  Remove or reduce the joint imbalances = improved neurology = better somatic/body function.

Do you think you know all of the things that chiropractic can do?  I hope that there are some surprises in this list for you!

• Pregnancy ~ everything from the aches and pains of a typical pregnancy to positional problems with the baby respond beautifully to chiropractic adjustments.......and yes, I'm talking about a technique that turns breech babies!
• Labor & Delivery ~ many new moms report that their labors and deliveries are shorter and seem to require fewer medical interventions of all kinds when they've been under chiropractic care during their pregnancy.
• Colic ~ This is a frustrating and confusing diagnosis for any new family.  Many cases of "colic" turn out to be fairly straightforward imbalances of the baby's neck and head.  How does a shiny new baby end up with imbalances of her neck and head?  Think back to watching that birthing video or your own delivery.......I think we can all agree that even the most uncomplicated, normal vaginal delivery is pretty hard on a baby's neck and head, yes?  And if there has been any kind of medical intervention during labor or delivery the risk to baby's delicate head and neck structures is even higher (this especially includes c-section deliveries).  The neurological irritation caused by labor & delivery is often the source of baby's discomfort.  I do so much of this kind of work that I've written an article about it:  Dr. Julie Says:  "See Jane Nap."
• Ear Infections ~ Read:  "I Am Billy's Middle Ear" for my best explanation of this one.
• Frequent Colds/Getting Sick A Lot ~  Our immune system is hard-wired to our nervous system.  Therefore, anything that improves neurological function also improves immune system function.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Plantar Fascitis and Other Foot Pain
• Heartburn/Reflux/Indigestion ~ Your stomach makes acid for a reason.  Acid production is almost its only reason for being, and that purple pill you're taking is turning off the acid pumps.  Does it reduce your acid reflux symptoms?...You bet it does, but it has GOT to be wreaking havoc with your digestion, don'tcha think?  Reduction of irritation of the nerves to the esophagus and stomach can often alleviate even the worst heartburn without short-circuiting the body's normal digestive activities. 
• Tennis Elbow/Tendonitis
• TMJ/Jaw Dysfunction ~ In addition to being affected by conditions of the teeth and mouth, our TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is almost always involved when there is whiplash injury due to vehicle crashes, slips, falls, etc.
• Rib Pain ~ That awful, searing, grabbing pain that knocks you to your knees when you try to take a deep breath sometimes...?  That's a rib that has become misaligned in some way.  These can be stubborn, requiring several adjustments as well as ice applications at home, but it's always worth the effort.

You may have noticed that none of the above items involve neck pain, back pain, headache, or any of the other symptoms for which chiropractic is most often sought as treatment.

If you or someone you know is sick & tired of being sick & tired all the time....... of just surviving every day only to fall into bed and then get up and do it all over again.......Maybe it's time to think outside the box about chiropractic.