Statistically, men seek Chiropractic care half as often as women. But also statistically, men suffer from more episodes of low back pain than women. How does that compute? I wonder if the hero complex has something to do with it? Every hero from the theatre to our history books bravely suffers for the ones he loves, even to the death. Maybe stories like this have left an impression on men that suffering is brave and heroic. And that admitting pain is weak and wimpy. We are often unaware how this type of unconscious programming affects us. That may explain why so many men continue to suffer with back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain etc without seeking treatment. But the truth is that we want our men to live to their fullest potential not to suffer. We love those strong, heroic qualities but know they are best expressed without pain and injury.
This Father's Day, I'd like to make an effort to get more men under care. There is nothing romantic or heroic about continuing to suffer from any type of pain. Especially, when there is a compassionate team willing & able to help! So from now until June 19th let's get all the men in our lives to know that we want them to feel their best. And that it's time the hero makes an appointment to care for his spine! Until our next adjustment....
Yours in health,
Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team
1 comment:
Thanks for sharing such useful and great information.
Studies have shown that the chiropractic adjustment triggers the release of natural painkillers called endorphins and that swelling, inflammation and pain can reduce significantly after an adjustment.
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