The Paper of Montgomery County Online

March 24, 2008

Who benefits from chiropractic care?

          “Children certainly can. With high energy and great enthusiasm, they climb, jump, slide swing, run, skate and ride. And before they can do all these things, they must go through the up and down experience of learning to walk.

          Although these activities are all a normal part of childhood, they can cause scratches, bruises, sprains, pains and even broken bones. Parents understand this and learn to cope with such challenges. For example, parents have their children wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. Elbow and knee pads are important while skating. These precautions help prevent injury as active children are growing up.

          Although it is important to protect the head, knees and elbows, another part of the body remains vulnerable to injury, the spine. Even the process of learning to walk can bring hard falls that jolt the spine.

          As children grow, rigorous physical activities can take a toll on the spine, yet many of us are not as aware of the need to protect this area of the body. Because there may not be visible signs of such injuries, we may not notice them right away. However, spinal injuries during childhood can lead to bigger problems later in life.

          Childhood is not the only time when activities can cause spinal problems. In the adult years, auto accidents and falls can cause irreversible damage to the spine if left uncorrected. It is much easier to know that we need to see a dentist, because we are experiencing a toothache. We are aware that the sooner the cavity is treated, the chances are better that the tooth will not deteriorate. However, unlike a toothache, spinal subluxations may not cause immediate pain, but the same principle applies: the earlier a spinal problem is detected and corrected, the chances are better that it will not deteriorate into a more serious health issue. Considering our lifestyle from infancy to maturity, it is clear that regular chiropractic care is essential for a healthy spine throughout life.

          The spine has some surprising functions we may never have considered. The spine is very important to posture. In fact, did you know that proper posture helps our brain function better? It is true. Dr. Roger Sperry, 1998 Nobel Peace Prize winner for brain research, said most of the energy output from the brain is used to maintain the relationship of the physical body with gravity. ‘With poor posture, only 10 percent of the brain’s energy output is used for thinking, metabolism and healing the body from illness,” Sperry pointed out.

          Since the spine is a critical element in proper posture, Dr. Sperry’s declaration certainly seems to indicate that a healthy spine is of the utmost importance in health. As evidence of this fact, when individuals begin chiropractic care, it is very common for them to experience an increase in energy and an overall sense of well-being.

          Doctors of Chiropractic focus on all aspects of health, with special emphasis on a healthy nerve system. This attention to the spine through proper alignment of the vertebrae allows us to experience our healthiest selves. The chiropractic model of health and wellness focuses on YOU and is centered on the philosophy that the human body, being knit together in a wonderful way, will heal itself given the right opportunity and circumstances. The passion for the Doctor of Chiropractic is to promote the healing process by locating and removing any interference or blockage in the nerve system, which may be interfering with your ability to express your maximum health potential.

          Who needs chiropractic care?

          Children certainly! Adults certainly, and anyone who can benefit from a healthy spine!

          Dr. Patrick Moore of Crawfordsville Chiropractic has been practicing chiropractic for more than 13 years. He has been at the leading edge in wellness health care and has coached thousands of patients of all ages to take full responsibility for their health. He has been in Crawfordsville now for three years and is looking forward to many years to come. He is also a member of the Montgomery County Wellness Council to help bring awareness of nutrition, exercise, and well-being to Montgomery County.”

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