Written on the 19th of July 2010 by Dr Andrew Bartlett
Most people associate chiropractors with the treatment of back pain, neck pain and head aches and chiropractic care is very effective at helping people with these problems. But Chiropractic is for so much more than these commonly associated ailments and helps transform humans into healthier, more vibrant, happier and more complete individuals. These benefits will occur for kids as much as for adults and seniors. Let me explain how.
Chiropractic Care is based on the nervous system. “Wait a minute!” you might say, “don’t chiropractors work on your back?” The answer is YES and the reason is that YOUR SPINE has massive impact on your NERVOUS SYSTEM. In fact, when your spine is not working well, the communication between your brain and your body is directly effected. When this happens, it robs your system of its chance to function normally. I have compiled a list at the bottom of this page to give you some ideas on the vast conditions that NEUROLOGICAL INTERFERENCE can generate in your system. To put it broadly, it robs YOU or YOUR KIDS of your potential to be your best.
The nervous system is the master system that controls all the necessary actions, relationships, communication between cells and systems, adaptation to your internal and external environments and how one feels about their world and about themselves. It maintains blood pressure and heart rate, digestion and elimination, learning and thinking, behavior and emotions, immunity and resistance, strength and control in our muscles tendons, ligaments and joints (that’s where the back pain issue can stem from). Overall, the nervous system controls and regulates EVERYTHING!
IMPORTANTLY, evidence reveals that neurological interference from the spine begins to occur VERY EARLY IN LIFE. Infancy and childhood is the time it begins. It is caused by a combination of stresses in our life. Physical injuries and irritations to the spine like poor posture or a rough birth are examples. Even more insidious is chemical stress in our system from chemicals in foods, personal care products, and pollution in the air or smoking. The most profound interference develops from THE EMOTIONAL STRESS WE ARE SUBJECTED TO from infancy and childhood right throughout our life.
Chiropractic Is Effective With The Following:
Allergies
Arm pain and/or Numbness
Arthritis (Osteo & Rheumatoid)
Asthma
Attention Deficit Disorder
Back Pain
Bad Behavior/Poor Learning
Bed Wetting
Blood Pressure Problems
Bursitis
Car Accident Injuries
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Colic
Digestive Disorders
Disc Problems
Dizziness
Epilepsy
Fatigue/Lack of Energy
Female Health Problems
Foot Pain
Frequent Colds/Flu’s
Frequent Ear Infections
Headaches
Hand & Wrist Pain
Hip pain
Joint Pain
Knee Pain
Leg Pain and/or Numbness
Migraines
Nervousness
Neck Pain/Stiffness
Pinched Nerves
Poor Circulation
PMS
Reflux
Sciatica
Shingles
Shoulder Pain
Sinusitis
Spinal Injuries
Stomach Ulcers
Stress/Depression/Anxiety
Tingling and Numbness
Whip Lash
Work Related injuries
And many other conditions
If you know a friend or Family member who is suffering with any of these problems, refer them to our Office for a Chiropractic Examination.
