Chiropractic Wellness Center

Chiropractic Wellness Center….

That is the most basic term around when it comes to a Chiropractic office.

It’s confusing.

What is even done at a chiropractic wellness center?

I’m most likely just as confused as you are when it comes to what’s done at a chiropractic wellness center…and I’m a chiropractor!

When it comes to a chiropractic wellness center I’m sure a lot of people think of chiropractic adjustments being done. Then maybe some muscle work, some ultrasound or muscle stim, hot or cold pack, so on and so forth.

There is nothing wrong with any of that.

What I do have a problem with is by including all of that stuff and doing all of those things you really don’t know what is actually helping you feel better!

Is it the chiropractic adjustment that’s helping? The Stim, stretching, ice pack? Which is it?!

I know this shouldn’t be that big of a deal because no matter what people are getting better but a lot of places that do all of these things will charge your insurance for all of them. So if we could actually figure out which one is helping we could narrow things down, bring down the charge, and most importantly decrease the things the body has to deal with.

Why That’s Most Important

The reason most people are in some sort of discomfort or experiencing a certain symptom is usually due to them experiencing too many things. It’s as if their body is simply on overload. There is too much information being input into their brain and nervous system that it just can’t handle anymore and the only thing that’s left to do is provide you with some sort of symptom/warning sign. It’s like if you do zero maintenance on your car, eventually your check engine light or oil light is going to come on.

When a symptom is experienced it’s our bodies telling us…”hey, something isn’t right here!”

That also doesn’t mean that we just throw the kitchen sink at ourselves and try everything under the sun to get ourselves well. We need to figure out what’s going on and why we are having certain symptoms.

If we don’t figure out what’s going on with our body and why we’re having these symptoms then we are never going to truly get healthy! We will constantly be putting a bandaid on it. That’s not a problem if we are looking for a quick fix but I certainly don’t want something to be a quick fix and it keep coming back over and over again. This is why proper testing is a must when it comes to chronic pain and discomfort, neurological issues, etc…

Testing Testing….One Two, One Two

At The Specific Chiropractic Center Naples we focus on testing the nervous system. This may sound unrelated but the nervous system controls everything that’s going on in the body…yes, even pain! So if we have something like chronic pain, discomfort, headaches, migraines, vertigo, dizziness, jaw pain, sleep issues, autoimmune issues, acid reflux, digestion problems, anxiety, depression, add/adhd…I think you get the point…there is usually a nervous system issue going on causing these symptoms to be taking place.

The way we do this testing is by using computerized infrared thermography. It’s a tool that looks like a ray gun; what it does is measure very specific temperature along the spine. We roll it up your back and it gives us a graph. The data tells us whether the temperature of your spine is even when one side is compared to the other. If there is a difference in temperature of 0.3 degrees celsius, that is indicative of a nervous system issue going on. This temperature is controlled by the surface capillaries of our skin, the nervous system controls the constriction and dilation of these capillaries. So if there is a difference in temperature there is a problem with the functioning of the nervous system.

This shows us that the nervous system actually controls everything that happens in the body, even our blood vessels. This is why we find it so important to test the nervous system at every visit once we determine that someone would be a good candidate for the care we provide at The Specific Chiropractic Center Naples.

Thermography, along with digital x-ray allows us to pinpoint what’s going on with someone’s body along with giving us an idea of what a course of treatment will look like in the future. This is our first line of defense. If we go on with care and people still aren’t feeling good and we are seeing the objective changes that we expect to see then we know something else is going on…instead of trying all of the things all at once. At the same time if we are seeing that our testing is remaining the same, we know that we need to address something else that’s going on with someone’s lifestyle.

I know how complicated it can feel when researching a chiropractic wellness center but I hope this blog gives you some insight as to what you should actually look for. I understand wanting to go somewhere that has all the bells and whistles but at times it may not be the best option for you. If you’re someone who has dealt with chronic problems for years and years then what we do at The Specific Chiropractic Center Naples would be the best fit for you. What we strive to achieve for everyone that walks through our doors is to help them get long term relief and resolution so they don’t have to keep coming back week after week to feel just a little bit better. At the same time if you give us a call and we feel that you might be a better fit at a different office then we can make that referral and make sure that you are right where you need to be!

Learn more.

Here are a few more posts on how chiropractic care can help those who suffer from headaches and/or migraines.