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At the moment that your
chiropractor corrects your vertebral
subluxation complex (“subluxation”),
hundreds, if not thousands, of body
functions and activities are affected.
The flow of nerve impulses over your
brain, spinal cord and spinal (and
other) nerves to your internal organs
and tissues is normalized, and your body
begins to rebalance, renew and rebuild
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Peace and Relaxation
Chiropractic affects more than physical
well-being. Many patients have reported
a feeling of deepening peace and
relaxation after an adjustment. Some
have described a warm feeling flowing to
various parts of their bodies that’s
very soothing. Some feel very relaxed or
energetic, or both!
Most chiropractic patients find that the
problems that brought them to their
chiropractor soon begin to lessen after
their first few visits although some
people feel no difference after initial
adjustments.: This does not necessarily
mean that they are not receiving any
benefit; healing may be occurring under
the surface. And occasionally a person
may initially feel muscle soreness or
some other uncomfortable feeling after
an adjustment.
What Causes These
Reactions?
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You
are experiencing a detoxification or
cleansing of your body after the
adjustment. It’s especially good to
drink a lot of water afterwards (and
all the time).
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Weak, underused muscles may be
working to realign your spine; they
may become sore or “charley horse”
for a brief period.
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Old
injuries that haven’t healed
completely may “reawaken” for more
complete healing. Memories and
feelings associated with the
original injury may also come ot the
surface. This phenomenon is known as
“retracing” and is a part of the
healing process. Retracing may not
only surface as a conscious
memory—old energy may release in
dreams. Chiropractic patients have
at times noticed that their dreams
are unusual, intense or revealing
after a chiropractic spinal
adjustment.
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Some people are in such good general
health that they may feel no
difference, while others may feel no
difference for the opposite
reason—they are so ill or toxic that
they have lost sensitivity to their
body.
As You Continue Your
Care…
As you continue your chiropractic care
and your spine and nervous system
continue to release deep stresses you
may begin to notice.
Better balance, smoother movement and
more energy.
Increased awareness of your spine and
body stress.
Increased ability to breathe more
deeply.
More emotional relaxation.
You may spontaneously change your eating
habits, feel an increased desire to
exercise, go for walks of find more ways
to relax.
The Most Important
Benefits
The true benefits of the adjustment are
usually found below the level of
consciousness. It is when the nerve
communication to the heart, lungs,
joints, sexual organs, skin, eyes, ears
and the brain itself are improved that
the true benefits of chiropractic are
experienced.
Quality of Life
Studies have revealed that people under
chiropractic care experience wellness in
many areas of their lives. Chiropractic
patients in two studies reported
improved physical and mental/emotional
health, better ability to deal with
stress and more life enjoyment. In
another study patients reported improved
physical functioning, less bodily pain,
improved general health, greater
vitality, social functioning and
improved mental health. Chiropractic has
been especially effective with improving
life of the elderly. In one study of
people 75 years of age and older, those
under chiropractic care enjoyed better
overall health, fewer chronic
conditions, less days in nursing homes
and hospitals, more mobility and were
less likely to use prescription drugs
than non-chiropractic patients. 87% of
chiropractic patients described their
health as excellent compared to just
67.8% of non-chiropractic patients. |
