How Chiropractic Can Change Your Life

How many of you can attest to saying these statements:

"I hear that once you go to a chiropractor, you'll always have to go to a chiropractor." 

"Some people swear by it, some people think it's bullsh*t."  

As a chiropractor, I hear these things all too often.  It's disheartening to know that most people have a misconstrued image of chiropractic, or have no clue what chiropractic truly is.  But I have hope.  There are some of you out there that know how much chiropractic can change lives.  There are some of you that have experienced it first hand.  A quick google search on "what is chiropractic" will lead you to websites discussing bones, your spine, and pain.  That's boring.  What's fascinating is that chiropractic is less about your muscles and bones, and more about your nervous system.  Chiropractic was built on the philosophy that by restoring movement and balance to the spine, the nervous system is allowed to flow without interference supplying nourishment to all your cells, tissues, and organs.  Essentially, chiropractic is the most natural way to rid your body of pain and dis-ease.  I often equate a chiropractic adjustment to plugging in your cell phone to recharge.  

If you find yourself sitting at your desk, glaring at your computer, and bogged down by deadlines and projects.... you are not alone.  We have all felt the stresses and pressures of life take a toll on our health and happiness.  Maybe I'm being biased, but there is a simple answer:  Get an adjustment.  The chiropractic adjustment not only improves your posture by relaxing your muscles and bringing movement back into your spine, but can also light up your nervous system so that you are better able to handle the stresses of the day to day.  

If a chiropractic adjustment has the ability to make you feel better, think clearer, and live happier, why wouldn't you always want that?  For the folks that think it's all just a bunch of bull, I leave you with these 7 magical words:  Don't knock it until you try it.  

The power that made the body has the power to heal the body.

About 6 years ago, I had an 88 year old patient named Anthony come in completely hunched over and staggering slightly on his cane.  He complained of intense back pain that has made it difficult for him to walk.  After a chiropractic adjustment and several minutes of trigger point massage therapy, Anthony stood up from my adjusting table and pointed at me with a crooked finger saying, "Doc... you got magic in them hands."  I welled up with tears watching him walk out of my office.  He had left his cane behind without realizing it.

How many of you can attest to saying these statements:

"Because of chiropractic, I was able to sleep through the night without pain."

"Because of chiropractic, my stress levels have gone down and my posture has improved."

"Because of chiropractic, I was able to run my first 5k."

"Because of chiropractic, I have been able to experience so much more out of life."

As a chiropractor, I hear these things all too often.  

Find out how chiropractic can change your life.

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Article written by Dr. Jeremy Bonsol

Primary chiropractor at Aligned Modern Health

Palmer College of Chiropractic alumnus