1. What does posture have to do with good health?
Posture is the window to the spine. We believe that structure determines function
so, if the structure of your spine is unhealthy, there is a high probability
that your overall health will be less than optimal. The reason for this is that
your nerve system, that which controls all the healing in your body, “lives”
on the inside of the bony structure of your spine. Take care of your spine and
it will take care of you!
2. What is Subluxation?
Subluxation is a misalignment or shift in the vertebral column that can put
devastating pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Subluxation does not necessarily
cause pain, however, it always causes dysfunction, which often goes undetected
for years. That is why it is very important that we maintain our spine throughout
our lifetime, correcting Subluxation when it’s at its smallest denominator.
3. What causes Subluxation?
You can become “Subluxated” just by living life! Many simple things,
such as poor posture, gravity, stress, and bad habits can cause Subluxation.
Also, car accidents, slips and falls, sporting injuries, and even the birth
process can begin this devastating process of spinal breakdown.
4. Who can become “Subluxated”?
Infants, children, and adults! Stresses and strains to the body are not just
physical (micro-traumas and macro-traumas), but also mental (stress, lifestyle
changes, and emotionally charged events) and chemical (medications, food additives,
and environmental pollution.) This is why Subluxation is epidemic – it
affects us in so many different ways.
5. What is Subluxation degeneration?
Subluxation degeneration is the gradual breakdown of the vertebral column and
affiliated joints. It is arthritis, much of which is preventable. Chiropractic
encourages better body bio-mechanics, proper spinal alignment, and better balance,
which can offset the debilitating effects of this degenerative process. Many
people with arthritis/Subluxation degeneration have found that chiropractic
can give them great relief and get them back into an active lifestyle. In fact,
chiropractors are the only trained professionals for the detection and correction
of Vertebral Subluxation.
6. How does the body heal?
The body heals via direction from the nervous system. Think of your body’s
nervous system as its electrical wiring, serving every single cell in your body
either directly or indirectly. When we have Subluxation it acts like a short
circuit, interfering with information that some part of your body was supposed
to get. Regular adjustments allow optimal communication in your body to maximize
healing.
7. How healthy is our nation?
Unfortunately, this country is plagued with heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
and other debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Of all industrialized
nations, we spend the most amount of money on healthcare and, yet, we are still
not the healthiest. Even though the United States makes up just five percent
of the world’s population, we take a whopping fifty-six percent of the
world’s medications! Availability and attitudes have put us in this unfortunate
position. Still,
chiropractic takes a firm stance on the belief that healing does not come from
a pill, potion, or shot, but instead, from within. Each one of us has a “doctor
within” that knows exactly when, how much, and where healing needs to occur.
Chiropractic helps to maximize your body’s true potential for healing.
8. What should we be focusing on to become healthier?
At Broadway Family Chiropractic, it is our purpose to educate and
adjust as many families as possible towards optimal health, through
the application of all natural, chiropractic care. We inspire and
motivate our patients to not only stabilize and strengthen their
spine and nervous system, but give them the tools to lead healthier
lifestyles. When we focus on the process and give patients a “road
map” to better health and healing, they find comfort in a strategy
that will lead them to healthy success. We are partners on your
journey to wellness!
9. How much in demand is chiropractic?
Chiropractic is the most utilized natural healing art in healthcare
with over 30 million Americans getting “adjusted” each
year.
10. How reliable is chiropractic and who typically seeks it?
Today’s chiropractic services are a combination of time-honored
philosophies and cutting-edge techniques and strategies. Chiropractic
care is a viable choice for people seeking wellness without drugs
and surgery. Chiropractic enables people to rely on their own bodies’
abilities to heal from within. Chiropractic has emerged as the companion
to good health habits and lifestyles.
11. How efficient and economical is Chiropractic?
According to various studies, chiropractic has been determined to be more beneficial
and less costly, compared to the medical healthcare costs for spine related
problems.
12. What types of care are available at Broadway Family Chiropractic?
Relief care to reduce inflammation, corrective care to restore proper balance
and function, and wellness care to promote health and maintenance.
13. How quickly does one see results?
People can often feel positive changes right away, with immediate
results being witnesses in posture, range of motion, and even energy
levels as the body assumes a healthier position. Many of our patients
tell us they have experienced quicker healing with chiropractic
than with any other form of healthcare. This happens for two reasons:
1) our bodies heal from within, and chiropractic supports that philosophy,
and 2) we have the ability to locate the actual problem which, when
combined with our healing techniques and spinal education, provides
a sound strategy for high quality healing. Naturally, healing is
an individual thing, but our patients have told us how dedicated
they feel Broadway Family Chiropractic is to helping them achieve
spinal healing and total wellness.
14. Who are patients of yours?
Broadway Family Chiropractic caters to families, including infants, children
and adults. Patients span both blue collar and white-collar industries. They
are baby boomers, people looking for alternatives to drugs and surgery, and
people who are dedicated to the wellness revolution.
15. What service and support does Broadway Family Chiropractic offer?
Our office provides cutting-edge, corrective chiropractic services and supports
patients’ goals with wellness classes, chiropractic seminars and community
workshops, posture exercise programs, nutritional advice, stress management
and the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on optimal health.
16. What can a new patient to Broadway Family Chiropractic expect?
New patients are given a complimentary consultation, followed by exam and an
x-ray to uncover the cause of their problems. In addition to a knowledgeable
doctor and professionally trained assistants, patients will discover a warm
and child-friendly atmosphere, a wide range of appointments, affordable payment
options, timely insurance verification and a convenient location on Route 138
in Raynham, Massachusetts.
17. What information and paperwork should a new patient
bring to your office?
Bring any test results (such as x-rays) and reports from previous
medical professional, your insurance card and, a referral from a
primary care provider, if required by your insurance company. Also
write down any questions you will want to ask. Be prepared to provide
a history of your problem, what tests and treatments, if any, you
have already undergone, and observations on what has seemed to improve
-- or exacerbate – the problem.
18. What are your office hours?
Office visits are scheduled by appointment, only. Call (508) 824-1700
or email to schedule a time that is
convenient
for you.
19.What are Dr. Downes’ credentials?
Dr. Downes is a 1991 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, often
referred to as the “fountainhead” of chiropractic universities.
It is located in Davenport, IA. Dr. Downes is a member of the International
Chiropractic Association (ICA).
Phone:
508-824-1700 | E-mail:
| 290 Broadway Route 138 Raynham, MA 02767