Transcript Health Care Class - Sheppard Chiropractic

Welcome to…
SHEPPARD
CHIROPRACTIC
In the Quest for Health…your search stops here!
Chiropractic ♦ Physical Therapy
Massage Therapy ♦ Nutrition
Our Intention
Empower you with information about your
body’s innate wisdom, chiropractic care,
and lifestyle
choices so that
you can make
informed decisions
about your health.
State of Healthcare
Facts:
– 40 million Americans have NO
health insurance
– US ranks 37th in overall health care
in the world
– US ranks 72nd in overall HEALTH
– Medical errors are the #3 cause of
death in the US (225,000/yr)
– Prescription medications are the #4
cause of death in the US (106,000)
Healthcare in US is in Crisis
What is Health?
“Health is a state of optimal physical,
mental , and social well-being, and not
merely the absence of disease or
infirmities.”
-Dorland’s Medical Dictionary
(adopted by WHO)
What is Health?
Health is not how you feel?
– Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart
Attack, Tooth Decay
– How you feel are the Symptoms
Your body is only truly healthy
if it is functioning at 100%.
Symptoms:
Symptoms are “how you feel.”
Symptoms are a normal
response of the body to alert
you to a problem, and to help
you take care of that problem.
All symptoms are designed to
help you heal.
Symptoms:
Symptoms are misleading!
– Symptom
What you see, feel, etc.
– Underlying Cause
What you don’t see.
– Example – car check engine light
Drugs cover up the symptoms!
Drugs have dangerous “side-effects”!
Where does Health come from?
Health does not come from drugs,
surgery, or medicine.
Drugs cover up the symptoms, and
interfere with the body’s natural
healing ability.
Health comes from within YOU!
Your body has the innate power to
heal itself. (Band-aid, cast, stitches
example)
Innate Intelligence
The body’s inborn ability to adapt and heal.
The body is self-healing and self-regulating.
Automatic process.
Did you have to think about your heart
beating, or breathing today?
The Five Components of Health
Quality of Health
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The quality of these components determine the
quality of YOUR health.
Proper Diet
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Eat a whole foods diet.
Organic and fresh are best.
Eat a large variety of foods.
Avoid the “3 whites”- white
sugar, white flour, and salt.
Minimize fried foods.
Eat a good breakfast.
Minimize foods that are
prepared with preservatives.
Eat enough fiber.
Water…not pop, tea, or coffee.
Make sure you enjoy your food!
Breathe clean AIR.
Exercise
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Have fun with your exercise programfind what you like to do and do it!
There are three kinds of exercise:
Cardiovascular exercise- running,
swimming, bicycling, and aerobics.
Stretching exercise- important for
good muscle tone and flexibility.
Strengthening exercises- lifting
weights, Nautilus equipment, yoga,
pilates, or personal trainer.
“Work” is NOT exercise.
Restful Sleep
Our bodies heal during rest (self-healing).
It is important to give your body the adequate
amount of sleep to regenerate your body.
The optimal amount of sleep varies person to
person, but 7 to 8 hours is recommended.
Positive Mental Attitude
 The mind and body are one.
 What you think about and
your beliefs affect your
health.
 A positive mental attitude is
one of the greatest assets
for good health.
 Some techniques to work
with mental attitude are
meditation, visualizations,
and affirmations.
 Stress reduces health.
A Balanced Nervous System
Facts about the Nervous System
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The nervous system is the
first system to develop in the
body.
The skull and the spine
develop to house the central
nervous system, the brain
and spinal cord.
The spine is made up of 24
moveable vertebrae and
three bones make up the
pelvis.
The Nervous System is the
Master Controller of ALL
functions in the body.
All cells in the body depend
on energy from the nerves,
like a stem that provides
nutrients and energy to
leaves.
How the Nervous System Works
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The brain sends
message down the
major cable in the body,
the spinal cord.
The spinal cord
branches in to nerves
that exit between the
bones of the spine.
These nerves
communicate with all of
the tissues in our
bodies.
Muscles
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Responsible for
movement and support
of the body.
All muscles are
controlled muscles by
nerves.
If you have a muscle
problem then you also
have a nerve problem
and vice versa.
Example – broken neck
and paralysis.
Internal Organs
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Responsible for all
internal functions of the
body.
All internal organs (and
functions) are controlled
by nerves.
If you have an organ
problem then you have
a nerve problem and
vice versa.
Example – broken neck
and lose organ function
Nervous System Interference
Interference/Decreased Potential
-nerve impulses travel at 300 mph
-interference in the nervous system leads to decrease
in body function
-10 mmHg (weight of a dime) reduces nerve
transmission by 60% or more
What Causes Nerve Interference?
What is a Subluxation?
Misaligned vertebrae
Causes pressure on a nerve
Leads to malfunction of that
nerve
May or may not cause pain
Often associated with muscle
spasm and weakness
What Causes Subluxations?
Traumas:
Physical Trauma
Toxins/Chemicals:
You are what you eat!
Thoughts/Emotions:
Stress and Tension
Finding Your Subluxations!
Where are your
subluxations?
How severe are they?
What are they doing
to you?
How long have they
been there?
Normal Spine
Normal forward curvature
Disc spaces thick, even, uniform
Clean, clear vertebral borders
Nerve opening wide open
Normal Spine
X-Ray & MRI
Phase I
Subluxation Degeneration
Loss of forward curvature
Disc spaces starting to change
Vertebral borders clean and clear
Nerve openings slightly closed
80% have no pain
Phase I
X-Ray & MRI
Phase II
Subluxation Degeneration
Loss of forward curvature
Disc spaces show much change
Vertebral borders show calcium build up
(bone spurs)
Nerve openings closed further
Phase II
X-Ray & MRI
Phase III
Subluxation Degeneration
Severe loss of bone structure
Disc fusion and total decay
Nerve holes completely closed
Massive permanent nerve interference
Phase III
X-Ray & MRI
What Should I Do Now?
Chiropractic Care
– Remove the nerve
interference by correcting
the subluxation
Support with Therapies
Treatment Offered at
Sheppard Chiropractic
Chiropractic Adjustment
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Heat/Ice
TENS units
Traction
Massage Therapy
Physical Therapy Exercises
Support with back braces or foot orthotics
Treatment Offered at
Sheppard Chiropractic
Chiropractic Adjustment
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Safe
Gentle
Effective
Specific
Treatment Offered at
Sheppard Chiropractic
Electric Muscle Stimulation
Heat/Ice
Traction (Manual and Axial)
Treatment Offered at
Sheppard Chiropractic
Physical Therapy Exercises
Massage Therapy
Treatment Offered at
Sheppard Chiropractic
Support your condition
– Back braces
– Foot orthotics
– Supplements
Sheppard Chiropractic
We combine the best Chiropractic care
with exceptional therapies to speed your
recovery and keep you well longer.
Treatment plans are designed with your
health goals in mind.
Convenient hours.
Families welcome.
Friendly staff.
Knowledgeable
Initial Care
Acute injuries or new
conditions.
Just a few adjustments
do not correct years of
subluxations.
Slight spinal corrections slip back after a
short period of time.
More frequent treatment regimen over a
period of time to assure your success in
care of your condition.
Reconstructive Care
Less frequent treatment.
More dependent on
the age of your
subluxations to obtain
true correction.
What phase of degeneration are you in?
Wellness Care
Regular, but less frequent treatment.
Frequency depends on your subluxations
and your lifestyle (job, recreation).
Prevents further damage and
maintains current function.
Recommended weekly to
monthly “check-up.”
Prevention is Key to Health
“An ounce of
prevention, equals a
pound of cure.”
We need to be
Proactive for health,
and not Reactive to
disease.
Wellness
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
More Energy
FEEL BETTER!
Better Concentration
Better Posture
Better Attitude Towards Life
Greater Flexibility
Better Stress Management
Ability to Reach Your Peak
Potential
Improved Co-ordination
Better Balance
Body Operates in Harmony
Improves Outlook on Life
Better Relationship with Family
Fewer Drugs and Surgeries
Healthier Children
Stronger Mind and Body
Higher Resistance to Disease
Enhanced Immune Function
Improved Focus
Better Organ Function
Feel Younger
More Appreciation for Your Body
More Productive at Work and
School
Less Hospital and Medical Doctor
Visits
More Active Lifestyle
Less Pain!
Don’t forget about kids!
Their spines are important too!
Many childhood conditions are treated and
prevented with chiropractic care.
The Big Idea
The Nervous System controls ALL functions in the
human body.
So, interference in the nervous system can cause a
problem with any function of the body.
This interference leads to disease.
Drugs only cover up the symptoms of the disease.
Spinal misalignment is the cause of interference.
Chiropractors correct this interference, allowing the
nervous system to return to it’s normal potential.
Therefore, allowing the body to innately heal itself.
(Where does health come from?)
Your Part
Only YOU can heal YOU!
So, keep your appointments, it is
expected of you. This is the only way
to get positive results.
Get your family and friends checked
by a Chiropractor, they deserve to be
Healthy too.
Eat, Drink, Sleep, Breathe, Think,
and Exercise well, and get Adjusted
to Live Healthy.
Any Questions?
Thank you for your trust in our office.
We are here to serve you.