Chiropractor

This was a question a patient asked me the other day.

Well, basically it will depend from which paradigm you operate from. If you are like the majority of the world that have been indoctrinated  into the medical paradigm you’ll see a chiropractor only when the symptom(s) get bad enough and virtually force you to do something to get rid of the pain.

The medical model is really a ‘symptom driven’ model; it’s reactive. Imagine going to your medical doctor and saying, ‘You know what, Doc, I feel absolutely fantastic. I’ve got boundless energy, feel totally motivated, don’t feel the slightest bit of stress. I’m the fittest I’ve ever been, tummy works great, I have a really healthy diet, my relationship is 100% and financially I’m totally sorted. All I really want is for you to make sure I stay that way!’

Well, in all probability, the doctor will be lost for words. That’s because medical doctors deal with sickness, not health.  In their entire medical training they spend about 5 minutes on preventative health care! continue reading…

It’s no secret that lower back pain is amongst the top ‘productivity drainers’ and ‘health budget sappers’ affecting every country in the entire world. So, no doubt somebody that reads this will be a lower back pain sufferer. continue reading…

Backache is an age-old phenomenon that has plagued mankind for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Greek and Roman history bears witness to this, with numerous references to the treatment of spinal problems using various ‘mechanical’ techniques. Fortunately techniques have progressed somewhat since those early times!

Why is back pain such a problem, costing individuals and companies billions in medical costs, lost man-hours and disability? Let’s look a little more closely at the causes and treatment options. continue reading…