subject: San Francisco Chiropractor Educates Community About Wellness [print this page] Most medical professionals as well as individuals take one of two approaches toward health. The first is to take care of the symptoms and to hope the problem goes away. The second is to treat the problem before it ever begins in a wellness approach to health. One San Francisco chiropractor takes the second approach and works to teach his community about the benefits of the wellness approach to health care.
Often people do not see a doctor until they discover a problem. An ache or pain becomes unbearable so they seek help after several weeks or months. The problem with this approach is that many times by the time the person seeks help there is permanent and irreversible damage.
In addition, if you subscribe to the pain based approach, you only want the symptoms to be treated. The problem itself may never be addressed at the very source. Pain medication may give temporary relief, but it does not treat the root of the problem. If the root of the problem is treated, the pain may leave for good.
Much chiropractic care is based on the second type of care for patients. The doctor may use a spinal adjustment to restore balance to the body before a problem reaches the point of causing pain. The chiropractor works at the very source of the pain, whether it is the soft tissue or the spine to help speed healing of the body so that pain leaves.
Wellness teaches patients to take responsibility for their health. Patients should think before heavy lifting that might cause an injury. They should be proactive in preventing repetitive motion injuries at the work place as well as at home. Patients have a responsibility to take care of themselves.
If you want to be proactive in your health care, take time to visit a San Francisco chiropractor. The doctor of chiropractic can teach you how to take control or your wellness for a healthier lifestyle now and for many years to come.
