The primary concern of chiropractic is the nervous system and the impact it has in attaining and maintaining good health. The concern is not just for all of the people dealing with health issues by chasing relief of symptoms and ignoring the real cause, however more importantly the concern rests with all the people who may be having a health problem and simply don’t know it yet.
Chiropractic is based on the philosophy that the body is a self-healing, self-regulating and self-developing organism and that your nervous system is the master control system of your body. If you cut your finger, it heals without you having to take anything or do anything to make that happen. If you were to cut the finger of a dead person, healing would not occur. Life heals – it is as simple as that.
An important term and concept that every person should know and understand is Vertebral Subluxation. Vertebral Subluxation, or Subluxation for short, refers to a mechanical problem in the spine that relates to nerve interference. When a person is subluxated, it reduces their ability to heal, regulate and express wellbeing. Like cavities in teeth, subluxations are very common in our culture. It is the primary goal of the chiropractor to detect and correct subluxations so that you can improve healing, regulation and general wellbeing. A subluxation process is a subluxation that goes undetected and contributes to a person’s downward spiral of their health and life.
Due to it being a process, subluxations are referred to as a silent killer. This is because by the time you do have a symptom,, the subluxation has been affecting the quality of your health for some time. Knowing now that subluxations mostly occur without incident and that they do not produce initial outward symptoms, if someone were to ask whether you had any …. How would you know? Most of us understand the silent process of ill health and this is why we get our heart checked, our blood checked, our teeth checked and the list goes on! Your nervous system is the master controller of the body; everything is controlled by our brain and nervous system. If something is not functioning properly with your nerves, doesn’t it make sense then that the area being supplied by that nerve is going to work a little less properly too?
Chiropractors are the only ones who check for Vertebral Subluxations! It’s such an easy concept. Please get checked. Bring your spouse, your children and even a friend. With a nervous system free from interference you are well on your way to good health and a great life!
What is a wellness chiropractor? A wellness chiropractor focuses on your general health and well-being, and that of your family. The objective of the wellness chiropractor is to work with you in maximizing your life potential. Arizona State University’s definition is “Wellness is an active, lifelong process of becoming aware of choices and making decisions toward a more balanced and fulfilling life. Wellness involves choices about our lives and our priorities that determine our lifestyles”. A limited nervous system means limited wellness. If we want to create high levels of wellness, then we need to remove nervous system interference as a part of the process. Chiropractors are uniquely trained to do this. Millions of people, from infants to seniors, benefit from chiropractic adjustments every year.
The chiropractic professional is perfectly positioned to lead the wellness revolution. By addressing Vertebral Subluxations, and the physical, biochemical, and emotional distress that cause such subluxations, a person seeking wellness care enhances their life experience. A wellness patient does not seek merely to maintain the status quo, return to pre-injury status, or prevent illness. Such an individual recognizes that chiropractic care is a lifelong process – a way of life – that is an integral component of a global strategy for human empowerment.
Chiropractic is the largest, licensed, non-medical healthcare profession in Australasia with 3300 chiropractors in Australia and New Zealand Those who graduate from the Australian Universities earn a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science degree. Chiropractors from North America earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree after completing three to four years of undergraduate study, plus a four-year professional course. After graduation, they must pass further exams to obtain a licence to practice.
