LEVINE CHIROPRACTIC  



WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?

In order to enjoy optimum physical and emotional well-being, our bodies need to be
working properly, with a nerve supply that can relay messages from the brain (a nerve
impulse) to every cell, tissue and organ-- and back again-- without interference or
distortion, and with articular structures (joints) that move properly and fully within their
normal limits.

Ironically it was the father of medicine, Hippocrates, who said " Look well to the spine
for here you will find the requisite cause of disease". Can chiropractic spinal
adjustments cure disease? NO! Any health care professional who says they can cure
disease is not being honest. That is because healing comes from within. We merely act
as facilitators.

Our innate (or inborn) intelligence is an expression of the universal intelligence (or God
if you prefer) that created us. The power that created the body is the power that heals
the body and that power, that life force, is within each of us. We see examples of this all
the time. One example of our innate healing power is evidenced when we cut ourselves.
Our innate healing power stops the bleeding, closes the wound with a scab, fights off
infection and when the repair is complete the scab falls away. Another example is
cancer. Did you know that we have cells that become cancerous all the time? The
innate healing ability of the body, when working properly, eliminates these cells before
they begin to replicate. Amazing? Absolutely! Are there things that interfere with our
ability to self regulate, to adapt and to heal? Of course there are. Environmental factors
such as pollution, stress and chemical exposure for one thing. Some of the foods we
consume can contribute to an internal environment that promotes ill health. Another
factor is when there is an interference in the communication link from the master control
center (the brain) to the immune system and the self-healing process becomes
impaired.

Chiropractors look for and address the vertebral  subluxation (sub-lux-ay-shun). This is a
loss of normal motion of one or more vertebrae causing localized
inflammation of the facet joints, abnormal muscle tone, fibrotic scar adhesions. All of
which can cause stress, irritation,
pressure or stretching to the delicate nerves exiting the
spine. This results in abnormal flow of nerve impulses
(messages or commands) through those nerves.
Another consequence of abnormal spinal joint motion
is the activation of special nerve fibers called  
nociceptors. These nerve fibers signal the brain to
orchestrate the release of the same chemicals and
hormones the body uses during the "fight or flight"
response. During the"fight or flight" response these
chemicals and hormones are necessary for immediate survival. However when
the body is continuously exposed to these chemicals and hormones, as is seen with
vertebral subluxations, then malfunction begins to develop. Such as high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance leading to diabetes, chronic fatigue and
the list goes on.


University research has proven that with pressure equal to the weight of a dime, nerve
impulses were decreased by as much as 60%. In another study, when a nerve was
stretched by just 6% nerve function was impaired by 70%. The most recent studies have
clearly demonstrated the activation of the "fight or flight" chemical mediators when
spinal joints become "stuck".  Science has shown us that spinal nerve interference can
exist for many years, without pain, before the first symptoms manifest. We also know
that if joint structures become immobilized they begin to undergo degenerative
processes (often referred to as degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis).

















Degenerative Spine                                                               Healthy Spine



Because the spine protects the spinal cord and nerve roots we must be sure the spine
is kept properly aligned and functioning normally so that it will not contribute to an
interference or irritation to the spinal nerves. We must be sure our spine and nervous
system has the opportunity to be healthy as possible. This way the brain and nervous
system can perform their duties of allowing all the cells, tissues and organ systems to
function to their fullest genetic potential, thus providing us the opportunity to have a state
of optimal physical, mental and social well being.

Health doesn't come from a bottle of pills. Headaches aren't the result of low levels of
ibuprofen and ear infections aren't due to a blood deficiency of antibiotics.

We all want to be healthy. We exercise and try to eat right. We brush and floss our teeth
regularly and see our dentist for preventive check-ups. Regular spinal health care
should also be based on prevention and maintenance long before you "throw your back
out".

By making chiropractic care a regular part of your life along with proper nutrition and
regular consistent exercise, you give yourself the opportunity to function at your fullest
potential. Anything less and you are cheating yourself and your loved ones.

REGULAR CHIROPRACTIC CARE:
promotes healing
enhances immune function
improves balance and coordination
improves flexibility and strength
maintains and improves joint function and joint health
improves posture
relieves stress and tension
adds years to your life and life to your years


HEALTH:
A condition of wholeness in which ALL your body parts are FUNCTIONING in a
coordinated manner 100% of the time.        -Websters Dictionary


"Inside your body is a wonderful pharmacy. You name it, the human body can make it....
tranquilizers, sleeping pills, anti-cancer drugs; the right dose at the right time for the
right organ with no side effects. And all the instructions you need come with the
packaging which is your innate intelligence".
-Deepak Chopra, M.D.



“We couldn’t believe it at first. We’ve been able to put together a scientific explanation
for how neck structure causes headaches- not all headaches, but a significant number
of them. It’s true that chiropractors have been saying this for years…….they were right.”
-Peter Rothbart, M.D.,  
President, North American Cervicogenic Headache Society









LEVINE CHIROPRACTIC, PLLC
10500 NE 8th St.,Suite 212
Bellevue, WA. 98004
425-455-0332