by Caroline von Fluegge-Chen
A patient, Jennifer, asked me how often I get adjusted. I replied, “At least twice a month if not more. And I will do so for the rest of my life.” She looked puzzled when I suggested everyone should get adjusted at least once a month for life. “Well, I wouldn’t go to a physical therapist for the rest of my life. I don’t understand why I would continue with chiropractic care for the rest of life either,” she replied. A good point was made from Jennifer’s perspective.
A physical therapist’s purpose is to reduce the symptoms of a problem with stretches, ice, heat, ultrasound and other tools. Once the symptoms are gone, the patient discontinues care. Yes, it’s a short term relationship. A chiropractor’s purpose is to locate and correct spinal malfunction, thereby reducing and eliminating stress to the nerve system. When the nerve system functions properly, all muscles, glands, and organs receive their proper information to and from the brain, thereby the entire body will work correctly as nature intended it to. When the spine is healthy, not only does in move correctly, it also does not damage the nerves by pinching and irritating them. Correcting the cause of an issue and maintaining health is the purpose of a chiropractor. We do not create short term relationships. Rather, we choose to nourish long-term relationships with our practice members. Pursuing and maintaining health is a journey from birth until death, not a knee jerk reaction to crisis.
At what point would someone want to stop cutting their hair, clipping their toe nails, washing their clothes, brushing their teeth? Never, I would imagine. At what point would someone want to stop caring for their spine and their nerve system? Never. I would hope.
A patient, Jennifer, asked me how often I get adjusted. I replied, “At least twice a month if not more. And I will do so for the rest of my life.” She looked puzzled when I suggested everyone should get adjusted at least once a month for life. “Well, I wouldn’t go to a physical therapist for the rest of my life. I don’t understand why I would continue with chiropractic care for the rest of life either,” she replied. A good point was made from Jennifer’s perspective.
A physical therapist’s purpose is to reduce the symptoms of a problem with stretches, ice, heat, ultrasound and other tools. Once the symptoms are gone, the patient discontinues care. Yes, it’s a short term relationship. A chiropractor’s purpose is to locate and correct spinal malfunction, thereby reducing and eliminating stress to the nerve system. When the nerve system functions properly, all muscles, glands, and organs receive their proper information to and from the brain, thereby the entire body will work correctly as nature intended it to. When the spine is healthy, not only does in move correctly, it also does not damage the nerves by pinching and irritating them. Correcting the cause of an issue and maintaining health is the purpose of a chiropractor. We do not create short term relationships. Rather, we choose to nourish long-term relationships with our practice members. Pursuing and maintaining health is a journey from birth until death, not a knee jerk reaction to crisis.
At what point would someone want to stop cutting their hair, clipping their toe nails, washing their clothes, brushing their teeth? Never, I would imagine.At what point would someone want to stop caring for their spine and their nerve system? Never. I would hope.
Caroline von Fluegge-Chen
With an emphasis on family care for more than 24-years, Dr. Caroline von Fluegge-Chen has created a unique program of promoting peak performance found only at Balance Atlanta. She combines specialties of family chiropractic, functional medicine, and BrainCore Therapy to address structural integrity, optimal brain function, and body chemistry balance.
