The guiding principle of chiropractic is that a properly functioning body is capable of healing many of its own maladies. Since the spinal cord carries signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body, keeping the vertebrae properly aligned is imperative to keeping those signals flowing. Misaligned vertebrae can impact nerves and cause ailments from headaches to back pain and more.
So if you’re starting the year with some sort of ailment, visit a chiropractor to see if treatment helps. And if you’re feeling good, a tune-up can help keep you that way. Your chiropractor can also chart a course for you for the New Year in the areas of diet and exercise. And, of course, this is also the time to resolve to make an appointment to see your physician, dentist and any other health-care professional you need to see.
Remember, a chiropractor will never use drugs or surgery as part of treatment. And he or she will not hesitate to refer you to another health-care professional if it’s indicated. Ask your chiropractor for suggestions about maintaining a healthy lifestyle in 2012.
Suburban News - Dr. Jeanine Golden
