Many folks have been told they have degenerative disc and/or degenerative joint disease and they didn't feel it happening, why?
This is what I explain to our patients that come in for care and many have been to other healthcare providers (even conventional chiropractors) and never knew exactly how this happened (disc degeneration) and what can be done.
The following is a typical exchange I have with folks in our office...
Dr. Chris: Mrs. Smith, I'm sure you've seen a spine before, but why don't we take a second and review a little bit of anatomy before we get into exactly what we do here at Advanced Chiropractic.
The spine is made up of 24 segments called vertebrae, they are divided into three main sections; cervical (neck), thoracic (mid back), and lumbar (low back). Each region has a normal curve and as you can see the verebrae are smaller at the neck and gradually become larger towards the low back.
Does it make sense that, without proper alignment, the spine is unlikely to function correctly?
To use an analogy, what would you expect from a house that has undergone a structural shift in the foundation or inner framework? Would you expect there to be problems with the walls - perhaps a few cracks?
Would you expect to be a lot of creaking - perhaps due to floorboard issues?
Would you expect there to be problems even as minute as a window being able to open smoothly?
So as you can see, when the underlying structure is affected, the end result is a series of secondary issues, such as degenerative disc and joint disease.
Does all of that make sense?
Mrs. Smith: Yes, thank you for explaining this no one has explained just how degeneration happens.
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What makes our care unique is our focus on Structural Correction of your spine back into the normal range, which we engage Plastic Deformation. Plastic Deformation, has caused the structures that support normal alignment to warp.
Commonly, health care professions use different medications, therapy(massage, conventional chiropractic, PT) or even surgery to address the damage of the disc and I'm sure these have helped many. None of these methods have the goal of structural correction and if a structural condition is the cause, then these methods may need some assistance.
Our Specific Spinal Correction using our S.C.I assists us in engaging Plastic Deformation to be used in your favor - instead of working against you. In addition to the plastic deformation our Specific Spinal Corrections also give vital input into your nervous system (it's not that complicated).
Think of a thermostat in your house, you set the heat to 73 degrees and the heater goes on until 73 degrees is reached, this is what we all know as a normal feedback loop. This is what your nervous system regulates - you to your external environment and you to your internal environment.
Without the Specific Spinal Correction, you lose the vital input into your nervous system, this is what we do very well and are the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford and Central Connecticut. Meaning, you can not get what we have to offer anywhere else, even if some state they "correct" posture - in fact every Mom corrects posture when they say; " Stand up straight".
Structure is not the same as posture- Proof is in black and white, meaning the structural corrective x-ray of before and after our care, which no one else does. Not saying we are better, and we are excellent at correcting abnormal structure of the spine.
You see, degeneration of the disc or joint is Secondary to the primary Condition or abnormal structural shift of the spine, this is the critical factor in your game plan of recovery of function, without the endless need of medications, end less physical therapy, being told to "live with it" and repeat surgeries.
Your spine needs an expert who has devoted his whole professional career to one aspect, that is structural correction. If you have been everywhere, even to conventional chiropractors and are frustrated, then seek out a consultation which is a conversation not a commitment with our office.
Have a Great day!
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ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC of West Hartford Dr. Chris Chase - Certified Structural Correction Chiropractor, Dr. Chris is the only Structural Chiropractor in West Hartford, and surrounding communities. ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC is a company that offers Structural Correction services for women, children and men - which is different from traditional chiropractors (not better BUT significantly different).
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