In its heyday, the space shuttle would generate nearly 8 million pounds of thrust just to lift itself off the launch pad into the atmosphere.  Once beyond the earth’s gravitational pull, it didn’t require as much effort to stay in space and could effortlessly cruise at 17,500 mph with a fraction of that power.   The same can be said for your Chiropractic care plan.

The start of any healthy endeavor requires more effort – in Chiropractic that means more visits in the beginning to break free from the gravity of dis-ease and build forward momentum.  Once free from the ‘pull’ of poor habits and chronic illness, it requires less effort to keep you aloft.

It takes more effort to get off the initial care launch pad than it does to stay in a healthy orbit.  If you want to get results, expect to put more work in at the beginning of your care.   Your chiropractic team is ready to help you along the way… just stick with the mission plan and you’ll reach your destination.

There’s a lot to love about Chiropractic - the science of nerve function, the art of correcting posture and spinal alignment.  But the best part is the philosophy that gives meaning to it all.

Physicians focus on body parts, psychologists analyze thoughts and clergy tend to matters of the spirit.  But no one profession touches them all... your physical health, mental health and spiritual health like Chiropractic.  You can't experience any of these without a CLEAR nerve system.  When Chiropractors restore normal spinal alignment and clear away nerve stress, your ability to express physical, mental and spiritual health is simply better.

Love and Life thrive where things are aligned.  The resolution of pain and restoration of function are nice side effects of Chiropractic - the thing we love the most, however, is when you become whole again.  Have a Happy and Healthy Valentine's week!

Principle #24 in Chiropractic states that the innate healing ability within us is limited by the matter it has to work with. In other words, your body's ability to repair itself is only as good at the building material at its disposal - the right nutrients, DNA, etc. But healing limitations don't only come from matter.

Limitations of understanding and belief can also stop the healing process in its tracks. How skeptical are you (or your family and friends) of your innate ability to heal?  Doubt and unbelief are just as powerful at hindering the healing process as a poor diet. When it comes to recovering from sickness and dis-ease, simply "hoping to get better" won't cut it. You need to really believe it, in order to achieve it.

What you think about, you bring about. Your state of health is more a product of your thoughts and beliefs than you realize. Make sure you're cultivating concepts of health, faith and resolve that support the work your Chiropractor is doing - instead of surrounding yourself with unbelievers and naysayers.

"The Packers never lost a game... we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi.  Coach Lombardi's quote sums up his unwavering belief in his team's ability to win every game, if given enough time to execute their winning game plan. Chiropractors hold a similar, unwavering belief in your body's innate ability to heal.

The 6th Principle in Chiropractic states "there is no process which does not require time," including the healing process. BJ Palmer (the developer of Chiropractic) believed that given enough time and a clear nerve system the body could heal itself in just about any situation. In his mind, the innate wisdom of the body had the potential to win any healing game if just given a chance. This is the foundation of all a successful Chiropractic experiences.

If you've been under Chiropractic care for some time and see only minimal results, don't give up. The power that made your body designed all the plays needed to get you healthy and whole again. It won't lose the game if you provide enough time on the clock.

Many Chiropractic patients (especially those new to care) make the mistake of crediting the 'adjustment' for healing them, or taking away their pain.  Actually, adjustments don't heal ANYTHING... it's the time you stay IN adjustment, allowing your innate intelligence to heal you, that produces the result.

Healing is a process of re-creating yourself - replacing sick, old, tired cells with newer, stronger ones over time.  The quality of those new, replaced cells depends on your body's natural recuperative abilities to work uninterrupted.  Chiropractic adjustments simply keep your nerve system clear long enough, providing enough 'in order' time for innate to accomplish the job.

Ultimately, it's the doctor inside you (plus time) that mends and keeps you well, not the thrust from the Chiropractor.  So don't make the mistake of 'falling in love' with your adjustments.  Rather, fall in love with the Life you'll enjoy when you remain IN adjustment.

If you ever thought about canceling your appointment because you were sick and didn’t want to spread your germs to everyone in the office, think again.  It’s actually the BEST time to come in.

The field of neuro-immunology has well established the connection between a healthy nerve system and normal immune function.  Chiropractic adjustments boost your ability to fight off colds and flus by unlocking your spine, clearing nerve tension and unleashing your immune POTENTIAL.  And doesn’t it make sense to keep your immune system working its best so you can get better faster?

You wouldn't cancel a dental appointment because your tooth hurt.  Likewise, don't cancel your Chiropractic appointment when your nerve system is fighting to get you well.  Even if you're under the weather, try not to miss adjustments.... and don't worry about the other folks in the office getting sick - everyone here will be adjusted, protected and ready to serve you.