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“Once
you start, you’ll have to go for the rest of your life”
Last week, I was speaking to a group of people when one rather loud
gentleman blurted out “I’ve heard that once you start
going to a chiropractor, you’ll have to go for the rest of
your life.” I simply replied, “Yes, that’s absolutely
right, and let me tell you why.” Chiropractic care is like
“orthodontics” for the spine. Clinically, repeated chiropractic
adjustments “train” the vertebrae to maintain their proper
alignment and movement. Like the time required for braces to achieve
correction depends on an individual’s teeth and mouth structure,
the time required for proper positioning to occur depends on the
condition of the patient’s spine, their job, and other lifestyle
activities.
In
our society, we typically judge our health on how we feel. If we
don’t have symptoms, we think everything is fine. Pain is always
the last thing to show up and the first to go away, so if we judge
your need for care on how you feel, we sell you short. Most patients
will go through a six month period of frequent care and most choose
wellness or maintenance care afterwards. Here are some of the benefits
that our patients report: more energy, better overall health, better
flexibility, improved athletic performance, more comfort, able to
enjoy favorite activities, and many more. One said, “Regularity
in having adjustments is very important to maintain what has been
achieved and to move on to what may yet be available.” Most
of our wellness members think of their chiropractic care like other
good health habits, such as brushing and flossing your teeth, exercise,
diet, drinking water, etc. Whether a patient chooses wellness care
or not, it’s always up to them.
Think
of your spinal adjustments like maintaining your car. It’s
recommended that you change your car’s oil every 3,000 or so
miles. For how long you ask? For as long as you own the car! While
some people drive 3,000 miles in a week, others do so in a month
or two. The point is, however, that we change our oil on a regular
basis. The same goes for caring for your spine. Whether to get adjusted
weekly or monthly depends on each patient’s specific health
condition. Remember, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound
of cure!” Don’t let your car’s engine fall out before
changing its oil! You can always get another car, but if you wear
your spine out, you can’t get a new one.
Yours
in health,
Lynne
Sullivan D.C.
www.drsully.com
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