Where did everyone get the idea that chiropractic was only about back pain?

As a physician who specializes in detecting and correcting interferences within the nervous system, I’m always surprised by the number of new patients of mine who come to me with one form or another of back pain. This could be in the form of neck pain, mid back pain, or lower back pain and sciatica. Believe me, I’m grateful for new patients, as that gives me the opportunity to educate more people in what my profession is truly about- restoring the integrity of the nervous system so the body can fully communicate with all parts, and heal itself.

Sure, a large part of our focus is on the spine, the place where the nerves travel down from the brain out to the body. It acts like a fuse box to absorb any increased stresses the body is under. And yes, when these fuses (the spinal joints) “blow”, the local spasms in the area create situations where other parts of the spine and rest of the body compensate for the resulting lack of movement. Indeed this is frequently the cause of back pain. Working with the spine (and other joints) with adjustments and muscle work “resets the fuses”, but it isn’t the work that heals the body. The “reset” restores the normal movement, and the normal communication, and the body goes back to doing what it does best- healing itself.

What surprises me is when other health issues arise, many people don’t think of a chiropractor as someone to help. Perhaps it’s a digestive issue, or an issue with faltering eyesight, or numbness in their hands. Whatever it is, there may be an issue with the spine or other joints that could contribute to the lack of healing. I’m not saying that every health issue can be solved by a chiropractic adjustment, only that if my body isn’t able to heal itself, perhaps that can be partly due to poor communication of the nervous system. Isn’t it worth a check to see if there is interference within your nervous system, if it’s your body that can’t heal, from any health concern, not just back pain? Getting checked is easy, painless, and relatively inexpensive.

Don’t get me started on how important this is in creating real wellness… oops, too late. Stay tuned.