Many people believe that you only need to see a chiropractor when you have a pain in your back, neck, or after an accident. This couldn't be farther from the truth. The whole premise behind chiropractic is to prevent, rather than to chase the symptoms. Once you have symptoms, you have already had the problem for a while, with the exceptions of forceful accidents. When you go to the doctor for a symptom, would you have the symptom if you did not already have the condition? Many conditions take years before there is even a sign, such as heart disease or cancer. For some, they never even have a symptom, such as a fatal heart attack without warning. Our goal is to help prevent the cause by keeping the nervous system operating at its highest level.
Chiropractic is a non-invasive, whole body approach to health. It has many applications from acute injury treatment to wellness to improving athletic performance. There are many people who see chiropractors to give them longevity in their jobs or because they enjoy the way they feel maintaining adjustments. I have attached a link to some legendary athletes who credit chiropractic as a key to their success HERE. I think you may have heard of a few of them. In fact, Hall of Fame receiver Jerry Rice is such a believer, that he is now a spokesman for Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. To see a few more successful athletes talk about their experience and watch Joe Montana get adjusted, follow this link.
Finally, people like to say that once you go to a chiropractor, you always have to go. Well, most people always go to the denist for check ups. The same can be said for adjustments, and I promise, it is far more enjoyable. Once you are out of acute care and into maintenance, chiropractic patients come back because they feel better, enjoy more productive lives, and are more in tune to their bodies. They come back monthly or several times a year to keep their bodies functioning at it's best. Now, you should beware of anyone telling you that you need several years of care at three times a week, but overall, we just want to help educate patients so that they can enjoy a better quality of life as long as possible.
My mission is the help as many people as possible, to live the best life possible. I hope that this will spur a few people into action, and give chiropractic a chance. Remember, you can interview your doctors, find someone you are comfortable with, that will answer your questions.
Finally, your health is your responsibility, doctors are only here to help guide and educate you. You must take the first steps with diet, wellness, and exercise. Here's to a long, healthy, happy life!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Laura McChesney, DC
Chiropractic Physician
drmcchesneydc.com
