Pain, whether you realize it or not, may be one of the best friends you
will ever have. For it is a signal to the brain that a problem exists
somewhere in the body or that the body is being injured in some way.
Despite the positive warning effects of pain, many people fail to
recognize it as a symptom and think of it as a disease in itself. They
fail to recognize that these pains are the products of arthritis,
rheumatism, deteriorating spinal discs or other health problems which
often accompany the golden years.
In my opinion, it is just a foolhardy to kill the pain with a pill or injection
as it would be to shutoff a fire alarm. After all, that does nothing about
the fire, it merely eliminates a noise. It follows that simply masking the
pain will not eliminate the cause of the pain but will merely mask its
presence.
Equally as dangerous as masking the pain is attempting to
self-diagnose its cause. Pain does not necessarily occur in the same
area of the body as the source of the trouble. A headache, for
example, may have its origin in the spinal column.
Our present lifestyle is geared to an ever-faster pace. Whether at
work or play, we often push our bodies beyond the point of
endurance, causing physical strains on the spine and nervous system.
A seemingly innocent twist, turn, lift or awkward postural position may
cause a spinal misalignment which if not corrected, can interfere with
proper nerve function and lead to illness or further injury.
Normal nerve function is essential to good health as virtually every
function of the human body, whether asleep or awake, depends on
nerve signals from the brain. Just as you visit your dentist twice a year
to maintain good health, you should see your Doctor of Chiropractic
on a regular basis to maintain your spinal health. If a spinal
misalignment is causing improper nerve function, he should be able to
correct the problem before it grows worse with time.
About the Author
Dr. Terry Wepner has been a chiropractor in Berlin, WI, since 1984.
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