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I was a NCAA division 1 wrestler for Marquette university, an Espoir Greco-Roman All-American, and also wrestled for Eastern Illinois University before I injured my back while training. After several months of struggle, working with the trainer with no success, the head orthopedist sent me for a Lumbar MRI. The next week the orthopedist read my MRI. He said I had a disc bulge and L4-L5, and a Disc Herniation at L5-S1. He recommended Pain killers, muscle relaxers, and surgery. I was not a doctor yet, but I knew that I was not having back pain and sciatic pain because of an Opioid Deficiency, So I was not going to chase these symptoms, no matter how disabled I was. I asked him would he do surgery on both discs? He said no, he said only do surgery on the L5-S1 disc herniation. I asked what guarantee did I have that if he did surgery on the herniation, the L4-L5 bulge would not fail next? He said, “Son, there are no guarantees!!! …… But, you are a great candidate fo...
Chiropractic care creates optimal spinal alignment which can increase mobility, improve your posture, and optimize the function of your nervous system. Roger Sperry, a Nobel prize winner on brain research, found that 90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain is generated by the movement of the spine. Misalignments and restricted motion in the spine, called vertebral subluxations, cause interference in the nervous system and increase stress hormones in your body, leading to a variety of dysfunctions, including decreased immunity, digestion problems infertility, lack of focus, and low energy.
While Palmer gave chiropractic care its name, discussing the importance of spinal health to whole-body health was nothing new. It was Hippocrates, the Greek physician who lived from 460 to 357 B.C., who is quoted in his writings as saying, “Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.” Clearly, Palmer was in good company.
Living a healthy lifestyle, eating right, and exercising are not enough if your spine and nervous system are not healthy. This can severely impact your quality of life. The degeneration can be devastating . Because the nervous system is affected, the consequences of lack of care are more than musculoskeletal. They can be systemic. Chiropractic is not just about treating symptoms. It’s about optimizing the function of the nervous system.
Chiropractic care isn’t a fad. The basis of our profession is understanding and working with the innate intelligence of the body. While we are constantly learning about the amazing capabilities and capacities of the body, that new knowledge isn’t based on the latest equipment, technology, or pharmaceuticals. We work with the body as a whole. And our object is always to remove obstructions keeping the body from maintaining its state of health.
While healthy eating and fitness seem like common sense, so is the importance of a healthy spine and nervous system. This is the reason why so many players from the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles will be receiving chiropractic care all season and of course leading up to the big game. Chiropractic care helps athletes in every sport heal quickly and optimize performance.