Macomb Chiropractor Sheds Light On 5 Myths About Chiropractic

Common myths about chiropractic are the source of skepticism among people in today's society. Dr. McNeil provides factual answers to many common myths about chiropractic to help people better understand the benefits of chiropractic care.

The term myth is used to refer to false stories that are considered true. Most people believe the common myths about chiropractic because they have not adopted chiropractic care into their lifestyle as a way of maintaining their health. Also, many people do not fully understand the benefits and importance of chiropractic care. The following are five common myths about chiropractic that are the source of skepticism among people today.
1. You'll have to continue chiropractic care for the rest of your life.
Truth: Chiropractic care promotes a preventative lifestyle which means that periodic adjustments to maintain normal spinal health are recommended. Dentists recommending regular check-ups to prevent cavities and gum disease is no different than chiropractors recommending regular adjustments. A course of care plan will be determined by the chiropractor based on your condition and diagnosis. The number of visits recommended may be different for each individual patient depending on the diagnosis and severity of symptoms. Once a patient completes the care plan, monthly visits are recommended to maintain normal spinal health and posture. Of course, you decide how long you utilize the benefits of chiropractic care.
2. Spinal adjustments hurt.
Truth: Spinal adjustments actually provide instant relief for most people. If you are someone who is experiencing intense pain and has never received a spinal adjustment some "exercise soreness" may occur. This is similar to the soreness you would feel after a hard workout. The use of ice or heat, depending on the condition usually provides relief from this soreness. Most patients look forward to their scheduled spinal adjustments to maintain a pain free and healthy lifestyle.
3. Chiropractors only treat back pain.
Truth: Chiropractors also specialize in soft tissue disorders and conditions of joints and extremities such as ankles, wrists, and shoulders. Commonly treated soft tissue disorders include ulcers, migraine headaches, and ear infections which can be caused by disruptions in the nervous system caused by spinal misalignments. Some of the conditions we have seen improve are neck pain, back pain, sinus problems, numbness, sciatica, ADD/ADHD, carpal tunnel, asthma, hip pain, disc bulge, indigestion, auto injuries, sports injuries, and colic.
4. There is no reason a child should have to see a chiropractor.
Truth: When one considers all the trauma a child's spine goes through growing up, with the falls, and bumps from such things as learning to walk, then run, then ride a bicycle, it is easy to see how their bodies can be injured. A child experiences, on average, 2,500 falls by the time they are five years old. It is no question that children have back pain and suffer from a wide array of injuries just like adults. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to treat children, as well as adults, and use a gentle type of treatment that is appropriate for a child's size, condition and diagnosis. Also, children usually respond quickly to chiropractic treatments with little to no discomfort and as mentioned above, chiropractors treat many conditions that affect children.
5. Chiropractic is dangerous.
Truth: Chiropractic spinal adjustments are extremely safe when performed by licensed chiropractors. In fact, chiropractic adjustments are among the safest treatments available for most back and neck problems, as well as many other conditions. Acoording to one study commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Health, "chiropractic manipulation is safer than medical management of low back pain and the risk of serious complications from lumbar spinal manipulation is rare." The study also stated that conservative treatment such as spinal manipulation should be pursued in most cases before considering surgery.
Hopefully, the facts explaining these common myths will help relieve the skepticism toward chiropractic care and encourage more people to adopt chiropractic care as part of their healthy lifestyle. Take the first step towards a healthy spine today! Visit http://www.wegotyourback.net for more information.







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Poor Posture = Pain, says Macomb/Shelby Township doctor

Perfect Posture Awareness During the Month of May

Perfect posture month is observed each year in may all around the world to help raise awareness about body alignment and overall health. Good posture is part of good health and chiropractic care can help maintain good health.
May is national perfect posture month and McNeil Chiropractic is encouraging everyone to take a look attheir personal posture habits to avoid problems caused by bad posture. First, everyone needs to be aware of
how important good posture is and how bad posture can effect your overall health. Posture is the window to the spine and since the spine is the basis of your posture, poor posture magnifies spinal misalignments and nerve functions. Dr. McNeil is certified in the Chiropractic Bio Physics (CBP) technique of spinal
rehabilitaion, which he uses to achieve a normal spinal and postural position. At McNeil Chiropractic we work to correct bad posture and misalignments by using a series of postural adjustments, postural exercises, and postural tractions. Dr. McNeil is the only chiropractor in Macomb County certified to use the unique CBP technique of postural adjustments, exercises, and tractions. Also, Dr. McNeil addresses lifestyle choices and helps patients improve these choices and improve their overall health. According to the International Chiropractors Association (ICA), good posture supports proper balance for the body,
alignment of the muscles, joints, and ligaments, and is essential to the normal functioning of the nervous system. Poor pposture can limit your range of motion, increase dicomfort and pain, and interfere with healthy organ function, contributing to many health concerns. Back pain, neck pain, headaches, high blood pressure, asthma, digestive issues, and hormone problems are among the problems that may be caused by poor posture. Dr. McNeil has had great success correcting all of these problems.Click the link to hear
patient success stories from McNeil Chiropractic. http://www.wegotyourback.net/successstories.html
A postural evaluation by Dr. McNeil can help identify if you have misalignments and symptoms effecting the normal functioning of your nervous system. Also, you should be aware of your body alignment and watch for signs of bad posture. Head tilted or turned to one side, shoulders, hips, and knees not of equal height, overarched back, and forward head posture are all signs of bad posture. It is most important for anyone working in an office setting to maintain good posture by following simple ergonomic training techniques. For example, your desk should be elbow high, your mouse should be at a comfortable distance
from your body, and you should get up and stretch periodically throughout the day. Dr. McNeil is certified in Ergonomic Training and can teach anyone how to avoid pain and discomfort while working. Dr. McNeil knows that ergonomic training increases the comfort, safety, and productivity of your workplace. Please remember that good posture is part of good health and you can maintain good health through regular
chiropractic adjustments and a healthy lifestyle. Visit our website http://www.WeGotYourBack.net for our new patient special offer. Come to McNeil Chiropractic and let us help you maintain good health and good posture.

McNeil Chiropractic uses the unique system of Chiropractic Bio Physics (CBP) to achieve a normal spinal and postural position. Dr. McNeil is the first chiropractor in MI to certify in CBP and the only certified chiropractor in Macomb County.





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