I don't use this word in my professional life, or private life, for that matter. I have to be honest: I'm actually not allowed to use that word professionally because my "scope of practice" in Minnesota, where I'm licensed, says I can't. As a matter of fact, only health care practitioners who are overseen by the state Medical Board can use the word in reference to their work - folks like M.D.'s, D.D.S.'s and D.O.'s.
That's okay with me, though. Because I'm allowed to say other things.
I can say that my therapy helps alleviate pain; assists the body's return to health from various conditions and injuries; helps restore normal function to the nervous system and helps restore normal motion to the spine and other joints in the body.
Research over many decades has shown Chiropractic therapy and adjusting can do that and so much more. Those are pretty great others in my opinion. And it's so gratifying to see it work!
So... back to that word I dislike: cure. Why do i dislike it so much? It gives all the power to the practitioner. I, like many Chiropractors, prefer this six-letter word: innate.
According to Merriam-Webster, here's the definition:
Innate: existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth.Chiropractors use innate like this: "You body has an innate ability to heal itself."
Wow! Who has the power now?!
This doesn't mean if you break you leg or they have a nasty disease I'm the doc to see. But for many conditions including pain, inflammation and loss of normal bio-mechanical function, Chiropractic care can help immensely.
And because I'm trusting the innate to finish the job I start, I'm showing my respect for this wondrous creation we use to navigate this world, our physical bodies.
To your health!
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