Was I Out of Alignment Today?" - Part 2

According to an article in the peer-reviewed journal JMPT 1998 titled Structural Rehabilitation of the Spine and Posture: Rationale for Treatment Beyond the Resolution of Symptoms,".....manipulation alone cannot restore postures or improve an altered sagittal (sideview) spinal curve. Therefore, postural chiropractic adjustments, active exercises and stretches, resting spinal blocking procedures, extension traction and ergonomic education are deemed necessary (emphasis added) for maximal spinal rehabilitation." Notice how it does not say "it might be good for you" or "possibly good for you." It says "necessary." So if your problems are determined to be structural, and they are causing you to lose ability to do things you used to do or enjoy, a structural solution is necessary....not just adjustments alone. At our clinic we give you options to either rebuild your spine or temporary relieve the pain. We present the facts and data, make our suggestion (if its structural problem... a necessary structural solution is warranted), and let you decided because its your body and your health.

"Was I Out of Alignment Today?" Part 1

I still get asked at least once a day, "Was I out of alignment today?" This question is asked because many patients still have the out-of-date notion that the adjustment (manipulation) puts a bone back in place. This is not the patient's fault. They have been fed a simple answer to a more complex question for years, because it makes more sense that way....even if it is wrong.

Sort of like the answer "Chemical Imbalance" to the question of "Why did my doctor put me on an anti-depressant?" The answer is not that simple. (If it was, why isn't there one shred of an objective test to measure this chemical imbalance prior to administering a mind-altering drug?)

What an adjustment has been scientifically shown to do is:
1. Break up adhesions
2. Enhance local circulation to the joints that are under too much load (more on that later)
3. Increase joint mobility

A very valuable tool......but it has its limitations. It DOES NOT put bones back in alignment....BUT there are treatments that improve your posture and alignment back toward a stronger, more stable, healthier position. Who cares then? If the adjustment makes you feel better temporarily, why bother improving your structure?......more on that next time...
Yours in Health, Dr. Bryan.

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Fight the Cold and Flu Naturally!

Cold and Flu season is upon us! I wanted to give you some tips on how to fight (and hopefully prevent!) the cold and flu naturally!

Here's what you can do to help boost your immune system:

• Drink more water
• Load up on Vitamin C and Zinc
• Echinaciea and goldenseal are some natural supplements you can take to help boost your immune function
• Take time for YOU - sleep and relax when you're able to
• Chiropractic care - numerous studies and scientific research shows getting your spine regularly adjusted can help boost your immune system, and thus be able to fight being sick easier

To make sure your spine (and therefore your immune system) is functioning at its highest potential, call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bryan

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