12% of people go to the chiropractor when they have a problem. 88% of people go somewhere else. What if we flipped that number around? Here are 5 reasons why you should consider going to the chiropractor first when you have a problem:
#1) It works; 8 out of 10 people who go to the chiropractor get help for the condition they came for. Many of those people have immediate relief when they get their first adjustment. the next thing they say is often “I wish i would have done this a long time ago”! Another 10% of people are satisfied with their chiropractic experience even if they didn’t get help with the condition they came in for. Why, because they have other unexpected areas that get better with adjustments.
#2) it’s easy (gentle and pain free)- A lot of people are anxious when they first come to the chiropractor. They are expecting it to hurt, they are expecting to suffer. They are expecting that it may not work. They have to come forever. They expect the doctor to be mean. they expect the adjustment to be really physical and loud. There are all kinds of things people have in their head about what to expect! Adjustments done well are easy and they don’t hurt and feel very supportive each and every visit. Pro Tip (don’t believe everything you see on you tube, a lot of what you see is great for shock value but not reality for your experience in a professional office.
In our office, we offer regular adjustments by hand, instrument based adjustments, and light force adjustments to meet your body’s needs, to get well.
#3) no side effects- this may sound harsh, but our primary method of healthcare in the US, medicine, is the 3rd leading cause of death. Conservative estimates of 250,000 people die every year due to reactions from medications and surgeries! That doesn’t happen with chiropractic care! Adjustments are safe and effective. They don’t add anything to the body, and they don’t take anything away. They just open up the nerve channels for the body to be able to recognize what is wrong and be able to heal and mend and maintain itself.
#4) it’s inexpensive– for less than $200 you can get an exam to find out if your body has vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) that can block the normal function and health of your nervous system. Follow up visits are about 1/2 of that. If you have to live on ongoing medication or get surgery for chronic pain the costs can be astronomical. Chiropractic care has low fees, and visits are only periodic, once you are well.
#5) it’s corrective– ,chiropractic isn’t something where you are just trying to get constant relief by going back over and over again. Good chiropractic care is often corrective in nature. What that means is that as you get adjusted its allowing your body to heal and mend so your problem can go away and stay away.
People don’t historically think ‘Chiropractic First’. People who do though, especially for musculoskeletal conditions, have a lot of benefits.
Again, Here Are Your 5 Reasons You Should Consider the Chiropractor 1st for Your Health Needs:
- It Works
- It’s easy and painfree
- There are no side effects
- It’s inexpensive
- It’s corrective
So the next time you are thinking I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I think i should go to the doctor, call (425) 889-4701 first. You can also text or email us! It’s a great place to start, and often finish, your care.
Best of Health,
Dr. Penry and the Lakeview Center Team