He explained how the focus of traditional health care is centered on germs and blood. He then explained how Chiropractic produces positive results by helping the nervous system work the way it was naturally designed to work. The focus of Chiropractic care is on the integrity of your nervous system. He stated that it is a scientific fact that the brain, spinal cord and the rest of the nerves control every aspect of the body. If someone were to hinder the vital nerve links between their brain and their body, illnesses and diseases can result. A common source of interference comes from the moving bones of your spinal cord. In Chiropractic terms, these misalignments of the vertebrae are called subluxations. I learned through this talk how these …show more content…
Symptoms can be extremely misleading because a pinched nerve can disrupt an entire portion of the nervous system causing a breakdown in the body. Nerve pressure can cause numbness, weakness or the under-performance of organs and tissues. Or, spinal misalignment can cause nerve tissue to stretch, chafe or become irritated. This can distort nerve messages between the body and the body, which causes hyperactive organ function, high blood pressure or even pain. After education everyone on subluxations and the enormous stress they can cause to one’s body, he then shifted his focus back to Chiropractic’s purpose in optimal healthcare. He repeated several times how Chiropractic care focuses on the spine because it is the most vulnerable part of the nervous system. Since chiropractic care depends on the healing abilities of each patient, results can vary from patient to patient. Everyone respond differently. Some detect changes in a few short days or weeks while others may take weeks to month before showing progress. I am a huge advocate for comparing the Chiropractic model of optimal healthcare to the medical model of sick care. The Doctor next explained how the medical approach puts chemicals into the bloodstream to change the way the body works. Laxatives to speed up …show more content…
The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of a woman’s life, but also for the newborn baby. Even so-called “natural” birthing methods can stress a still-developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. I learned how how colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, breathing problems, and allergic reactions could often be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine. He then explained how head support, followed by crawling, and a baby’s first steps should be followed by chiropractic checkups. If neglected, the bumps and falls during this period of rapid growth may lead to serious spinal deformities later in life. This can set the stage for scoliosis and a weakened immune system response. The Doctor then explained how recent research has clearly shown a link between the nervous system and the immune system, which makes it all the more crucial for a Chiropractor to adjust babies so they are growing into a healthy body. Chiropractic adjusting techniques are modified to fit a child’s size, weight, and unique spinal problem. To further ensure that the audience comprehended all of this new material, the Doctor then mentioned how parents often report that their children seem healthier than other kids their age. I believe it was extremely important for the Doctor to inform parents how