Everyone understands that drugs have side effects. What many people do not realize is that these side effects are often undesirable and sometimes lethal. Drugs all have effects, some predictable and some not…some wanted and some not. Side effects are not really side effects but rather effects of the chemicals in the drugs that are considered to be what must be risked or tolerated for the desired effect of the drug.
What are the side effects of chiropractic? What we have heard from many patients is that there are unexpected benefits of chiropractic so we will call them side benefits instead of side effects. During the course of a person’s corrective care in the office, many if not all receive relief from the concern or condition that caused them to seek our help in the first place. Once the initial healing phase of care is complete, almost all patients make the decision to take a few additional steps to strengthen and stabilize their system so that the health concern that they originally consulted us for is far less likely to repeat.
During this phase of stabilization is when we most often hear of the side benefits of chiropractic care. Here is a partial list of side benefits that we hear about every day:
- Sleep better
- More energy
- Relief from other aches and pains
- Improved digestion and elimination
- Greater clarity of thought
- Improved outlook and attitude
- Fewer colds and improved immune function
- Greater stamina
- Decreased need for some medications
- Better overall health
Anyone interested?
Dr. Michael Gibson has committed himself to helping others to live the best life possible. After graduating with a Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, he received his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and Masters of Science in Chiropractic Sports Science from Life University. He is the co-creator of Life By Design, owner of The Wellness Group, and co-owner of CrossFit 613. His passion for empowering families runs deep. After experiencing the loss of his sister due to illness, Michael’s purpose became reaching and teaching as many as possible the foundational principles of an extraordinary life. Since that time he has passionately pursued and been successful in living out his dream. He maintains a busy family chiropractic practice, a full speaking schedule and finds time to implement the principles and practices of Life By Design in his own life.
