Why Fix It if It’s not Broken?
Unfortunately, this approach to health care is common in the US today. We have come to believe that you only go to the “doctor” if you’re sick or dying. Obviously, this is an extreme case, but most people are willing to let conditions go too long before treating them, thus making it much more difficult to have a positive outcome. Plaque in your arteries builds up. Cholesterol rises. Lower back intervertebral discs break down. Neck degeneration continues unchecked. Headaches increase in frequency and intensity. All of these are common occurrances in America today.
The ironic thing is that many Americans who practice these health philosophies are sure to change their oil every 3000 miles. In other words, they believe in maintenance for their cars but not the most precious “machine” they’ll ever have: their BODY!
In the end, chiropractic, like most of health care, can be whatever you want it to be. If you want to be reactive and wait for your back to hurt or for headaches to ruin your day before you seek care, that’s your choice and we respect everyone’s health care choices. But know that it can be better: you can be PRO-ACTIVE and start taking care of your body like the finely tuned machine that it is!
