Friday, February 13, 2009

What's the big idea?

What’s the big idea?
In my time at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the question often came up. Palmer is where chiropractic all began, and it continues to be a beacon for the continuing development of the profession, both scientifically and philosophically. B.J. Palmer, as the developer of chiropractic, was the first to ask this question. This question is the key to what chiropractic is all about. Once this question is understood, it should also be the key to what health and health care is all about.
So what exactly is the big idea? It is that the body is a self healing entity. We are designed in a manner that we should be able to heal without outside intervention. When we aren’t healthy, something must be interfering. Since our nervous system is what controls everything that goes on in our bodies, that is where we look first. Once we find and remove this interference with our nervous system, our ability to self-heal should be restored.
It’s that simple. We, as chiropractors, find that interference in the nervous system and remove it. Some of us even go a step further and try to find what it is that caused the interference to develop in the first place, and work with the patient to correct it. This is why chiropractic is effective for so many health problems, not just back pain! It’s why we believe that you should consult your chiropractor first when health problems arise. Many times the conservative, chiropractic route will have much better, longer lasting benefits, without having to resort to drugs and surgery.
Imagine having terrible migraines for years and years, and nothing that you’ve tried has helped. You’ve tried to learn to live with them, but it’s just so hard. You’re almost out of hope, and as a last ditch effort you decide to try chiropractic. After a couple of visits you notice that they are beginning to diminish, so you’re encouraged. After a few more visits, they are completely gone. Now you can get back to living the life you’ve always wanted. Simple, conservative chiropractic care has helped you where others could not. We see it happen every day! If you would like to get hope back, Main Street Chiropractic Center is currently accepting new patients. Call us at (303) 774-1311 today. Remember the big idea!

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