Most people in [PJ] have heard of the brain stem, but not its purpose. You’re using it this very moment! Because of its importance in keeping you alive, we chiropractors are mindful how even the smallest spinal misalignment in the neck can have profound consequences.
Many of us have been misled into thinking pain is a problem. Headache? Numb it. Gall bladder malfunctioning? Remove it. Sore throat? Soothe it. But pain is the effect, not the cause.
“Mom, my legs really hurt!” How often have you heard that from your child? And, how often have you been quick to dismiss it as, “It’s just growing pains,” without really understanding if there even is such a condition?
When your spine is not aligned properly, nerve interference is often the result. This can affect your entire body, even your immune system. Learn how we determine whether there are misalignments in your spine.
It’s exciting to see all the new-found interest in organic foods, pure drinking water, exercise and fitness. Yet, many of these well-intentioned, health-conscience people are wasting their money.
It seems a week doesn’t pass that we don’t hear something in the media about the dangers of eating, drinking or coming into contact with one substance or another. Even more confusing is when someone else comes out with another study extolling its health benefits!
Many people think chiropractic is about bones, especially spinal bones. But the fact is, we’re much more interested in nerves. In particular, the nerve messages that travel between the brain and the body and from the body back to the brain.
What comes first, compromised function or the obvious symptom? Because our bodies are so adaptable, we often manage in spite of a growing problem that keeps nagging us.
When your brain loses touch with part of your body and can’t regulate it, that’s big. Even if the symptom you notice is small, the fact that your brain’s communications to your body are getting misdirected is a serious issue.