If someone is in pain for example, they seek out a provider who they believe will “fix” their pain, if they have headaches, they are looking for someone to “fix” their headaches and if someone has heart disease, they are searching for an approach that will “fix” their problem.
By now we’ve all heard at some point that good spinal posture is important – from our parents, teachers, and coaches, there seems to be a general consensus that having ‘proper’ posture is good for us.
What you may not have heard before is WHY having a slumped over posture is a serious health problem.
At the core of our bodies is a forgotten organ called the spine. Made up of 24 moveable bones and 23 spongy discs, it is held together by over 220 specialized ligaments, made moveable by 120 muscles and, most importantly, it protects the most vital system in the human body – your Nervous System.
If I met you on the street and asked a simple question, “How important is your brain and nerve system to your health and life?” the answer would always be: “Vital!”
What would happen if we interfere with this delicate and vital system?
The central nerve system is so important that nature built armour around it — your skull and spinal column. However, even with this inborn protection, your nerve system can experience interference, injury or disturbance. We call this interference to your nerve system a Vertebral Subluxation.
Chiropractic is the world’s largest drugless health profession and continues to change and transform millions of lives for the better.
However, along the way, a handful of chiropractic myths have emerged that inhibit people’s understanding and therefore the inclusion of chiropractic into their regular health-creating routine.
Let’s put these misunderstandings to rest and help millions more experience the incredible benefits that come from a clear brain–body connection.
