Fixing Up and Tearing Down

Because you and I have a physical body, we’re subjected to various laws of the physical universe. Among them is the second Law of Thermodynamics that suggests that things go from order to disorder; from organization to chaos.

You may have noticed this happening to your closet, your lawn and even your car. With time your closet gets cluttered, your lawn becomes infested with weeds and parts of your car wear out. With neglect, this happens to our bodies as well.

Various forces, such as gravity, poor diet, lack of rest and exercise, negative attitudes and countless other stresses, cause our bodies to break down. Fortunately, you and I have an internal force that constantly attempts to counteract these outside forces. (Our ability to heal is related to this internal force.)

Turns out, the system of our body responsible for expressing this inborn intelligence of our body is the nervous system—the focus of your chiropractic care.

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Better Nervous System—Better Life

When you think about it, the quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your nervous system. Your spinal cord is the information superhighway of your nervous system with the “circuitry” necessary to run your body:

Sensory Nervous System

Start with your five senses. Taste, touch, sight, sound and smell are obvious examples of your nervous system working to convey information from sensory organs and tissues to your brain.

Motor Nervous System

Motor nerves control how your muscles work. In its most extreme, compromise here might prevent you from standing or walking. In more subtle forms, it could mean a lack of coordination, poor balance or wasting away.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system controls cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions as well as salivation, perspiration, diameter of the pupils and many essential involuntary functions.

Sympathetic Nervous System

The sympathetic nervous system is probably best known for mediating the fight or flight response to stress. It has a deep connection with your hormonal system to secrete adrenaline, alert your cardiovascular system and the rest of the body of impending danger, real or imagined.

Like an electrician, we’re interested in the circuitry of your body. The moving bones of the spine are often the source of “brown outs,” short circuits, blown fuses or loss of power. If you think chiropractic is just about the bones of your back, think again!

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“I Feel Great. Why Should I See a Doctor?”

Traditionally, we see doctors when we have some type of obvious ache or pain. Yet, waiting for obvious symptoms to appear before seeking help is becoming an increasing burden on our economy and our well-being. While it’s called “health” care, it’s actually sick care.

Chiropractors are leading the way with care designed to keep you well. Not surprising, it’s called wellness care. And the preliminary research is astonishing!

A study published in a 1996 edition of Topics in Clinical Chiropractic looked at a group of seniors 75-years or older. Those receiving chiropractic care reported better overall health, fewer hospitalizations, used fewer medications and were more active than their non-chiropractic peers.

A more recent analysis published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics looked at 311 chiropractic patients 65-years or older who had been receiving “maintenance” chiropractic care for five years or longer. When compared with those not receiving chiropractic care, they had half as many medical doctor visits and overall had healthier habits.

Other studies further confirm what a growing number of our own patients tell us: it’s actually less expensive to stay well, than it is to get well. Let us know how we can best support you and your individual health goals.