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Deaf Man Receives Hearing After Chiropractic Adjustment!

In 1895 Harvey Lillard, who had been deaf for 17 years, received the first chiropractic adjustment from Dr. D.D. Palmer. Three days later his hearing returned.  How was this possible?  The brain communicates with and coordinates the function of every system, organ, tissue, and cell in the body. When structural problems cause  communication breakdowns between the brain and the rest of the body, proper function becomes  impaired, and dis-ease results. The most common place for this to occur is in the spinal column.  This is what  Dr. Palmer corrected in Harvey. Chiropractors are masters trained at removing these structural imbalances releasing the full healing potential of the body through the nervous system. The ability to prevent disease through optimum function is why many people receive periodic chiropractic care without having any symptoms.

What is chiropractic?

Chiropractic is based on the scientific law that the body is a self-regulating, self-healing organism.  The nervous system controls and coordinates this function in the body as well as the function of every cell, tissue, organ, and system of your body.  While the brain is protected by the skull, the spinal cord is somewhat less protected by 24 moving vertebrae.  When these bones lose their normal position or become misaligned, they can choke off and irritate the spinal cord and surrounding nerves.  This disrupts the function of the tissues or organs controlled by these nerves leading to dis-ease.  Chiropractic physicians locate these areas of spinal malfunction and correct them. 

How does chiropractic work?

Chiropractic works by restoring the body’s ability to be healthy.  When under the proper control of your nervous system, all of the cells, tissues, and organs of the body are made to resist illness and disease.  The chiropractic approach to better health is to locate and remove interferences to your natural state of health.

The most common cause of interference to the nervous system is the 24 moving bones of the spine.  A loss of normal motion or position of these bones can choke off, irritate, or impair the function of the nervous system.  This can disrupt the transmission of nerve impulses to and from the nervous system leading to dis-ease.  With improved spinal function there is often improved nervous system function and control.  Your chiropractic physician can help remove interferences that may be disrupting a state of optimum health.

Chiropractors are often thought of as “back doctors” and have tremendous success treating back pain, neck pain, and headaches.  However, since the primary focus of your care is improved nervous system function, chiropractic can have a positive effect on many health conditions not typically thought of as “back problems”.

What to expect after your first adjustment?

• If you have never been adjusted, or if it has been a while since your last adjustment, you may experience soreness or discomfort for a few hours to a few days.  This is a normal reaction to chiropractic adjustments.  The most common reason for this is "adrenal fatigue" for which nutritional supplementation for the adrenal gland may be needed.

• If you are sore, use ice packs on the affected area.  Ice therapy consists of the use of ice packs at 20-minute intervals followed by 40 minutes of rest.  This can be repeated as often as needed.  Do not apply ice directly to bare skin.  Always protect skin with a thin covering such as a shirt or light towel.  Cover the ice pack injury.

• Stay away from heavy lifting or repetitive movements until the doctor indicated you are ready for normal activities.  Strenuous athletic activities such as running, lifting weights, impact aerobics, racquetball, tennis, skiing, bowling, etc. should be avoided.  Other things to avoid are yard work such as raking, digging, lifting heavy objects such as groceries, pets and children, and any other activities that could aggravate or re-injure your condition.

• Unless indicated by the doctor, you may return to work/school after your appointment.

• If a sudden movement causes sharp or severe pain, or if you experience swelling, contact the clinic at 801-567-0557.  After hours, contact Dr. Burrup at the same clinic phone number.  If you get the answering machine leave a message and it will be answered within 30 minutes.