Can Chiropractic Can Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Well-Adjustments Improve Well-
Being?Being?
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Beyond the BackBeyond the Back
to encompass
psychological well-being.
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Chiropractic care goes beyond
optimizing spinal function …
Vertebral Subluxations and Well-Vertebral Subluxations and Well-BeingBeing
Chiropractors correct
vertebral subluxations
Dysfunctional or out of place
vertebrae
Multiple studies indicate that well-being may be directly tied to vertebral subluxations.
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Research Proves the LinkResearch Proves the Link
One report looked at …
A 26-year-old woman with
vertebral subluxation
s
and
low scores on two quality-of-life
outcome measurements
After 9 months of chiropractic care
Reduced vertebral
subluxations
improved well-being
and
based on two scientific evaluations
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Chiropractic LifestyleChiropractic LifestyleDoctors of chiropractic encourage the chiropractic lifestyle, which includes:
• A nutritious diet• Daily exercise
• Stress reduction• Proper hydration• Regular chiropractic care
A recent study looked at …
205 attendees at a health program,which mirrored principals of the chiropractic lifestyle Days
1 2 3 42 months later
Improvements remained
Attendees completed surveys measuring
health and well-being
Attendees completed surveys measuring
health and well-being
And reported significant
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DepressionDepression
Vertebral subluxations may be related to depression
A 2008 case study looked at …
Received chiropractic
care to remove
vertebral subluxations
Saw a significant increase in three
quality-of-life scientific indicators
A 46-year-old man battling depression
Chiropractic exam
revealed vertebral
subluxations
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AnxietyAnxietyAnxiety may also be linked to vertebral subluxationsOne case study looked at …
Chiropractic care to eliminate vertebral
subluxations
19-year-old female with generalized anxiety disorder
Immediate improvement in
symptoms
2 years on medication
Escalating symptoms
Chiropractic evaluation reveals
vertebral subluxations
Discontinuation of meds and reduction of anxiety by 80%
After 4 months of
care
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Not a Quick FixNot a Quick Fix
= Quick fix Plus side
effects
=Long-term approach to optimal well-being
No side effects
Medication
Chiropractic
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