Putting a Price Tag on Health

It’s hard to put a price tag on something as important as health, but we all do by the choices we make and priorities we set.

We who work in health care place a high value on health. So when we find out someone has discontinued their chiropractic care because they can’t afford it, we’re concerned. Are our fees out of line?

Turns out, it’s usually a matter of priorities and finances are a convenient excuse. Each of us has the free will to value our health in the way we see fit. True, most of us take our health for granted until we lose it, but that may be just human nature.

If other issues in your life require more attention than your health, we understand. No need to make excuses or feel self-conscious. You won’t get a scolding, a sermon or even a raised eyebrow. After all, it’s your health.

You’re the boss. We strive to offer the finest chiropractic care possible. You decide how much of it you want. No guilt. No shame. No problem.

Now, Where Did I Leave My Health?

Knowing where to look is the fastest way to find something. We can help so many people recover their health because we know where to look.

One of the key tenets of chiropractic is that health is our natural state. When someone isn’t healthy, we look for what could be interfering with this natural ability by looking for the underlying cause of the symptom.

Typically, we find a disturbance in the controlling or regulating impulses of the nervous system, producing a myriad of conditions that go by thousands of different names. The most common source of compromise in this brain/body communication is from the moving bones of the spine.

Headaches? Look to the spine. Acid reflux? Look to the spine. Inflamed tonsils? Look to the spine. Asthma? Look to the spine. You get the idea.

Does that mean chiropractic can cure everything? Of course not. But to regain your health, it’s a great place to start looking!

Why Whine?

A common refrain we hear from patients is that they know someone who complains about their health but won’t take any action. These health issues often respond well to chiropractic care, but the suggestion to try chiropractic is rebuffed. And the whining continues...

I can think of three reasons people reject chiropractic and whine about their pain instead:

Fear. Trying something that doesn’t involve medication can be a stretch for some. We can supply you with brochures that explain chiropractic to reduce their fear. Or invite them to your next visit so they can see for themselves.

Ignorance. With little knowledge of chiropractic, many see it as merely a treatment for the spine. But because the focus of chiropractic care is the integrity of the nervous system (which controls everything), many other health issues resolve as well. Ask for a handout that shows the relationships among the spine, nervous system and all the tissues of the body.

Secondary gain. Some folks actually enjoy being sick! They may like the attention they receive or having a reduced workload or expectations. Paint a picture of the possibilities that await them by taking action.

You may need to make the call to arrange an appointment for them. If they whine instead, consider getting a good set of headphones!