Back Problems = Brain Problems

If asked, most people would say that they would prefer to have a back problem rather than a brain problem. The assumption is that back problems create fewer health risks overall, but what people fail to understand is that the back and the brain work together to optimize health.

The brain and the spine combine to create the nervous system, and the nervous system regulates the body as a whole. As we’ve covered in previous blog posts, the benefits to chiropractic care are numerous and can include everything from improved sleep, digestion, breathing, reproductive health, immunity, energy, and heart health.

In 1895, the first chiropractic adjustment took place and restored a man’s hearing.[1] Even Mahatma Gandhi saw his blood pressure issues subside after being treated with chiropractic care weekly for a few months.[2] These are just a couple of examples of the benefits achieved through chiropractic; science and research are being constantly updated to prove that chiropractic care is useful for so much more than just the relief of neck and back pain.

Working to restore GOD’s perfect design in you!

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[1] Corrective Chiropractic. October 17, 2016. <http://www.correctivechiropractic.net/its-all-about-the-brain/?goal=0_35f4bfc1d7-3f273c36ba-119316205>

[2] Id.

Another Wellness Blog to Read

I would like to encourage anyone who is interested in chiropractic and general health-related topics to check out Dr. Mercola’s blog, which can be found at the following link:

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/current.aspx

Dr. Mercola is an osteopathic physician who is also a New York Times best-selling author and was voted the top Ultimate Wellness Game Changer by the Huffington Post in 2009. His blog posts are enlightening and cover a wide range of topics.

Usain Bolt: The Fastest Man on Earth and a Chiropractic Patient

Usain Bolt is a household name today, with 9 Olympic gold medals and various other world championship wins. But this extremely talented athlete from the small island of Jamaica has faced severe physical challenges in his life. Although many people don’t know it, Bolt suffered from scoliosis as a young man.

He has said that when “[he] was younger, the scoliosis wasn’t really a problem. But you grow and it gets worse. My spine was really curved bad. The early part of my career, when we didn’t really know much about it, it really hampered me because I got injured every year.”[1] Rather than turning to surgery to fix it, Bolt instead sought chiropractic treatment. Now, he not only uses chiropractic to help heal injuries but also to enhance his performance when he’s healthy.

The Jamaican Olympic Team’s chiropractor, Dr. Michael Douglas, has worked with Usain Bolt and his teammates since 1996, combining traditional chiropractic techniques with sports injury rehabilitation.[2] And their team isn’t the only one benefiting from treatment: Sean Atkins, PhD Exercise Physiologist, has estimated that “at least 90% of world class athletes use Chiropractic on a regular basis to prevent injuries and to improve their performance.”[3] So, whether you’re aiming for an Olympic gold medal or just like to participate in sports activities for fun, chiropractic care can make you stronger, healthier, and can prevent and treat injuries. What are you waiting for?

Working to restore GOD’S perfect design in you!

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[1] Dr. Aaron Martin. “How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Usain Bolt.” November 4, 2013. <http://patch.com/iowa/ankeny/how-chiropractic-care-has-helped-me-introducing-usain-bolt>

[2] Id.

[3] Chirobeans. “The Fastest Men on Earth Receive Chiropractic Treatment.” <https://chirobeans.wordpress.com/2012/08/02/the-fastest-men-on-earth-receive-chiropractic-treatment/>