What is Chiropractic?

I know that, while millions of people see chiropractors every day in the U.S., many people still do not know what a chiropractor does. A common response that I will get from patients, medical doctors and nurses as well, is “I never knew what chiropractors actually did.”

Because of all of the misinformation regarding chiropractic many people never take the step of actually making an appointment with a chiropractor. This is upsetting because so many more people would benefit from chiropractic care if they just knew what it was.

Simply put, chiropractic care is the science, art, and philosophy of finding and correcting vertebral subluxations. Vertebral subluxations are misalignments of the spine causing abnormal nerve function. These nerves control every single function in the body, thus can cause aches and pains as well as organ dysfunction. If someone has a spine, it should be checked for subluxations. This is no different than a person with teeth being checked by a dentist for cavities.

Chiropractic is extremely safe and gentle! Our malpractice rates are among the lowest of all healthcare providers (Obstetricians pay approx. $120,000 per year; I pay approx. $1500 per year). Patient satisfaction ranks extremely high and patients appreciate the communication that chiropractors provide.

Chiropractic care is very affordable and many offices have family plans and special payment methods so that you can get the care you need with, or without, health insurance.

As people become more frustrated with their medical care, are looking to avoid dangerous medications and invasive surgery, and learn more about natural health care, chiropractic care is becoming the fastest growing health care profession on the planet. The chiropractic profession does not spend billions of dollars on advertising, yet, chiropractic has become one of the fastest growing forms of health care over recent years because people get results and are telling other people.

My goal is to change the way people view chiropractic. While I would like to change the world’s view of chiropractic, I will start with the immediate area around our office. That is why I write these article’s every single week and have done so for years. This is also why I speak to as many groups as possible. And it is also why we will be starting lectures locally that will be open to the public to get good health information and have the opportunity to ask questions.

It is time to find out why so many people are flocking to chiropractic care. It is time to have your family checked by a chiropractor.

~Dr. Raymond

Dr. Christopher A. Raymond runs a family Chiropractic practice in Austintown, Ohio. Consultations are offered at no charge to determine your specific health needs. To schedule an appointment, have questions answered, or to have a free health information packet sent to you, call 330-799-4400 today.

Giving Your Body What It Needs

The human body is the most incredible machine on the planet. It is designed to heal, grow, and function if you give it what it needs. Most people understand if you do not take in enough vitamins and minerals you will get sick. Different conditions can be the result of being deficient in different nutrients. If you do not get enough sleep most people know that the body will not function properly. People also know that if you take in too much of something you can also get sick. Alcohol, nicotine, sugar, salt, and caffeine are examples of such things.

What many people do not understand is how important the nervous system is. Your brain sends signals down the spinal cord, along nerves, to every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. If you cut the nerve to an area of the body, that area will not function. It is like cutting the power cord to a lamp. If you do this the lamp will not work. Now imagine a lamp with a cord that has been frayed, but not cut in half. The light may still work, but you may end up with a light that gets dimmer and brighter or flickers on and off. No matter what you do to try to correct the problem, change the light bulb, plug it into another outlet, or shake it, the problem will remain. The only way to correct the problem is to make sure the wires are touching and the connection is solid.

Spinal misalignments cause irritation to the nerves. Your organs, tissues, and cells at the end of an irritated nerve will not function properly. If you end up with a health problem because of this, you will look for a cure. No matter how much medication you take it will not correct this problem. It may mask the symptoms for a while, but the only true solution is to remove the irritation or interference. Once this occurs, your miraculous body will function better. It is essential to give the body what it needs in order to heal. In this case, it is less interference. Could your ongoing health problems be due to interference to your nerves? There is one way to find out. Chiropractors are specialized physicians that focus exclusively on finding and removing nerve interference. Schedule an appointment today to find out how chiropractic may be able to help you!

-Dr. Raymond

Dr. Christopher A. Raymond runs a family Chiropractic practice in Austintown, Ohio. Consultations are offered at no charge to determine your specific health needs. To schedule an appointment, have questions answered, or to have a free health information packet sent to you, call 330-799-4400 today.