Sherwood Family Chiropractic, Philosophy of Chiropractic

The philosophy of chiropractic is different from the philosophy associated with modern medicine. Most Americans have been raised to believe that drugs and surgery are essential to maintain health, this is the philosophy of modern medicine. Chiropractic philosophy maintains that the human body is intelligent and can heal itself.

Health depends on an optimally functioning nervous system, especially the spine and the nerves extending from the spine to all parts of the body.

The structure of the spine influences how the body functions and its ability to heal itself. If the structure of the spine is shifted (subluxated) it interferes with the nerve supply extending from the spine to the rest of the body.

The nerve supply is the key communication link in the mind-body relationship. It is instrumental in maintaining health and in the healing process.

Here are some simple philosophical differences between modern medicine and chiropractic:

MODERN MEDICINE	VS	CHIROPRACTIC
Focus on disease		Focus on health
Body is made up of parts		Body is a whole (holistic)
Goal to cure disease		Goal to heal the person
Treats symptoms		Corrects causes
Treats diseases		Cares for people
Patients are sick because they have a disease		Patients have a disease because they are sick
Treats the disease the person has		Cares for the person who has the disease
Takes over the body’s wisdom		Recognizes and frees the body’s wisdom
Battling diseases		Building health
Can relieve pain and postpone death but cannot restore health		Can restore health, which results in relieving pain and prolonging life

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