2. REASON #10: Extremity pain; such as knee, hip, shoulder or wrist pain has been successfully treated by chiropractic care for many years
3. REASON #9: Get checked for scoliosis. This should be done in most schools but can sometimes be overlooked or missed. Chiropractors are trained to check even the slightest degree of curvature of the spine. This is a very important point for kids. Most scoliosis in adults will not cause too many problems as long as it is not severe. Teenagers and younger children should be checked regularly as there are many things they can do to help the scoliosis from becoming a major problem
4. REASON #8: After an auto accident. Sometimes pain may not show up for days or even years after a serious accident. Make sure there are no major problems after an accident whether you are in pain or not. By getting checked you may safe yourself a lot of trouble in the future.
5. REASON #7: Chiropractic fits into a preventative health and wellness model. Your chiropractor can help you make the appropriate lifestyle modifications to achieve your wellness goals!
6. REASON #6: Chiropractic Care to Eliminate Fatigue Fatigue and stress are a problem for many people, and a professional chiropractic examination can determine why your nervous system is out of balance. Good spinal health often results in reduced stress levels and increased energy
7. REASON #5: Chiropractic Care IS COST EFFECTIVE The Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders, an international multi-disciplinary research group, found spinal manipulation to be a treatment option of benefit for neck pain. The study which was published in the journal ‘Spine’ concluded that spinal manipulation is a low risk, cost-effective choice
9. REASON #3: Chiropractic is a regulated health care profession in Canada. Chiropractors are educated as primary contact health care practitioners. Statistics Canada data found that over 11 percent (3 million) Canadians consulted a chiropractor in 1996. The figures today are closer to 15 percent, or over 4 million Canadians annually.
10. REASON #2: Chiropractic Care to Reduce Headaches! Vertebral subluxations often lead to headaches which are connected to the nervous system. When your nervous system is out of balance its cause may be spinal misalignments affecting the signals sent to various parts of the body. Headaches, migraines, and other common ailments are often linked to spinal bones that need adjustments..
11. REASON #1: The most common reason people pursue chiropractic care is because of BACK PAIN; both lower and upper back pain can be attributed to spinal misalignments, and sciatica is the most common. Sciatica consists of pain, weakness, and even numbness in the lower back and legs. The chiropractor can work with you to improve posture, build up core muscle strength, and improve spinal health overall.
