Why explore chiropractic and natural healthcare?

As a general rule chiropractors prefer that individuals explore the least dangerous, least invasive, safest and most natural care first, before resorting to powerful and more dangerous drugs, radiation and surgery (except in emergency situations where life and limb are at stake).

Interventions such as medicine and surgery have a place – but today they are all over the place. Too many people are “medicalized,” swallowing synthetic, artificial chemicals that may alter and suppress their symptoms but do not cure. If drugs cured, after a while you should stop taking them. But look around, aren’t those taking drugs long-term the sickest? Drugs do not heal, they may alter body chemistry but there is no true healing.

And don’t forget all the thousands of people who die and are sickened from prescription drug side effects and adverse reactions.

As the taking of drugs continues, individuals often spiral into poorer health. That is because health is not something you get from artificial chemicals. Health is the result of your body functioning properly. Your body functions properly when it is properly aligned, free of adverse structural stresses; when it is fed nutrient dense foods and when it is free of artificial chemicals and toxins.

More and more people are taking that first step of getting off the drug merry-go-round and discovering natural health care.

Chiropractors, due to their license, do not prescribe drugs nor do they take people off of drugs – that is the role of the medical doctor. It is a good policy to discuss with MDs the full effects of the drugs they prescribe. Of course patients may learn for themselves about their drug side effects by using the internet.

Chiropractors favor freedom of choice in healthcare for all. Your health is your decision. My goal is to help you understand all of your options. Some patients only find us after years of suffering with seemingly no hope. My motto is "Try Chiropractic First."

Pelvic Pain and Chiropractic

For 18 years a woman suffered with diarrhea, pelvic pain and reduced genital sensitivity. Because of reduced genital sensitivity, she had been unable to experience orgasm and had pelvic pain during intercourse. MDs treated her with an appendectomy for abdominal pain (appendix was normal), partial hysterectomy and left oophorectomy (tube removal). In addition, three exploratory bowel surgeries for chronic diarrhea, pain, rectal bleeding and mucous discharge and four bladder surgeries were performed without resolution of her problems. Within eight weeks of her first chiropractic adjustment there was a complete resolution of symptoms including pelvic pain and diarrhea. Genital sensitivity improved and she was able to achieve orgasm on a regular basis.

Browning JE. Mechanically induced pelvic pain and organic dysfunction in a patient without low back pain. JMPT. 1990;13:406-411.

Chiropractic and Migraines

Subluxations are tiny distortions in your body that interfere with the communications between your brain, nerves and body parts. This can create intense stress in your system.

Chiropractors correct subluxations so your energies flow more freely, communication returns and your body stress levels drop. No matter what the disease or condition you are healthier and happier when your subluxations are corrected. (1)

There are many studies showing the benefits of chiropractic for migraine sufferers. For example, in one study chiropractic care resulted in a reduction of 90% of migraine episodes with the length of each migraine reduced by 38%. In addition, medication use dropped 94% and other symptoms associated with migraine such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia (light and sound sensitivity) were reduced. (2)

In another study, a 28-year-old woman with 15 years of severe migraines, irregular menstrual cycles and inability to conceive began chiropractic care. Within two months the migraines completely ceased. A regular menstrual cycle began 7 weeks into care and within 6 months she became pregnant. (3)

A ten-year-old girl was unable to go to school due to her six times a week migraines. Three years of medical care afforded no relief. After five chiropractic adjustments she was migraine-free. (4)

Anyone suffering from headaches of any type would do well to see their chiropractor to ensure that they are free of subluxations. If there are subluxations, no amount of drugs will correct them—a chiropractic adjustment is essential.

1. Ressel O, Rudy R. Bio vertebral subluxation correlated with somatic, visceral and immune complaints: an analysis of 650 children under chiropractic care. JVSR. October 18, 2004;1-23.
2. Tuchin PJ. A case series of migraine changes following a manipulative therapy trial. Australasian Chiropractic & Osteopathy. 1997;66(3);85-91.
3. Vilan R. The role of chiropractic care in the resolution of migraine headaches and infertility. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics. 2004;6(1):338-341.
4. Bofshever H. Encephalgia/migraine. ICPA Newsletter. Jan/Feb 2000.