In most health care settings in North America you are expected to not know much, not have an opinion, and if you do, it is met with reproach.
Recently I sat with a couple after our doctor’s report to look at x-rays. Ann had been suffering from numbness in her hands and legs for many years. Her x-rays showed that her head and neck were shifted to the right by at least 5 cm (2 inches)! She had previously had x-rays and questioned, “Why didn’t the doctors tell me about this, or tell me that I could be helped?” My answer was pointed and accurate, “Your doctors didn’t tell you because they simply are not trained in this. In fact, right now you have better training in what this means and why you have been suffering!”
I mean no disrespect to anyone, but it is true, medical doctors just do not understand subluxation (misalignment of the spine causing choking of the spinal cord). I wish they did… because then they would understand the adjustment too! In the mean time, we will work on you. Step by step, week by week we are going to keep increasing your understanding of how to be truly healthy.
A while ago a gentleman named Bill who had just started care told me about his recent visit to his MD. He told the doctor about starting chiropractic and how he hoped it was the answer to his problems. The doctors response, “chiropractic is good for neck and back pain, but not what you have. You should stop going.” OUCH!! (Bill’s problem is long term neck and back pain – subluxation – causing numbness into is arms and legs). Bill’s response was better, “but don’t those nerves come through the spine?” Simple, logical and accurate, this is exactly where we wanted Bill to be. He understood his problem and was able to make an educated decision on what to do. At this point the doctor brushed it off and Bill has continued to be adjusted. In fact he is already starting to heal and feel much better. His wife laughed with me the other day how excited Bill is about his life changing – Praise God!!
Now the truth is that you have been very well educated on your spine, brain and spinal cord and understand that all healing and all function come from above down inside and out… but without hesitation I will tell you for sure most of your people do not… the people you love and care about, including those you want to share the rest of your life with. The only way they are going to ever know is you!
I know it is often a real battle to make the right choices, even when you understand what it means. That’s why I want you to know that we are right here with you, ready to fight alongside you and for you. Your life is precious, so we are going to make sure you are the BEST EDUCATED PATIENT IN THE WORLD!
God Bless and we hope you have a Happy New Year!
Dr. Brad and the New Life Team
