How to have a Healthy Lifestyle.

As a health care provider, whether it is an MD, DC, PT or anyone else licensed to provide care, we have the important job of making sure we listen to patients, administer the proper care and relieve patients’ pain so they start to feel better again. From a Chiropractic perspective, the goal is to help them perform as optimally as possible. This involves teamwork between the doctor and the patient. The Chiropractor guides the patient in healing, while they must in turn, do their home care and perform any exercises recommended.

Once patients are out of pain and discomfort, they may feel as if they have their life back again. I encourage my patients to perform their everyday activities like exercising, playing golf or going places with the family. We are extremely pleased when our patients begin feeling better, and eventually they tell us they feel “normal’ again. But our responsibility to the patient does not end there.

I believe in the importance of a relationship with my patients on the first day I meet them. I explain and educate them on their ailment, the treatment and what they are expected to do outside the office to help them get themselves better. This expectation I have of patients taking care of themselves follows them throughout their lives, even after we have stopped active care.

As much as I hope that the adjustment will hold forever and our patients continue to feel better, the reality is that, inevitably, the body will need check-ups every so often. Life circumstances often arise that can cause your spine and other joints of the body become stressed and thrown out of alignment.

This concept is so important that I compare coming to the Chiropractor on a regular basis is like brushing your teeth, changing the oil in your car, changing the filters in your furnace. What would happen if you didn’t do those things? How long would your teeth last, your car engine work or how efficient would your furnace be. Regular chiropractic maintenance can help patients avoid major problem before they happen. Unfortunately, today medical world has taught patients that they should only seek the care of a doctor when they are in pain. They don’t realize that healthcare providers can help them maintain a healthy lifestyle by being proactive and taking care of themselves. A true healthcare provider will talk with you about the “fun” things: diet, exercise and stress reduction. That is what Chiropractors talk about with their patients. And as always if we can be of service feel free to contact our office for more information. Visit our website at http://www.southingtonchiropractor.com.