The question is not when you will get better but how long you would like to stay that way…

Published April 17, 2012 by naturalbodyworks

In my practice I hear the question, ‘how long til I get better?’
I usually (because of “evidence based care” and insurance) tell them 6 to 8 weeks… then tell them how…
But the real question is how to keep better once the pain is gone and the joints and muscles are doing what You want them to do.
I have to say, from over 17 years experience treating everything from dislocated toes to people with ALS that it comes down to your own definition of health and being “well”. For many, being ‘well’ means able to do the things they want to do or did before the current injury. That is fine, and takes anywhere from a couple days to weeks… Only then you have to deal with what didn’t get set, fixed, stabilized, loosened or strengthened and all that would entail… (arthritis, atrophy, and other imbalances…)
For many patients being ‘well’ simply means being out of pain… easy. Most take pills and then more pills… (please see Michael Jackson for referral on that success)
Basically in chiropractic and in my office it means removing the issue that is irritating a nerve (that could be a misalignment, a toxin, emotional upset or spasm…) what ever we find we remedy. We do this by finding it, fixing it, and forgetting it… Sound pretty easy eh? Well, it is and isn’t everything takes time.
In the Buddhist pantheon of thought we have what is called the “Four Noble Truths” and they are in direct line with health care. Using this framework the Buddha developed these Four noble truths: 1. There is suffering, 2. there is a cause of suffering, 3. there is a cure of suffering, 4. the cure is the Eight Fold Path… (of course paraphrased…)
Once we have discovered the problem we have to name it, that is a diagnosis…
Once we have the diagnosis we have to determine if it is treatable by the techniques and services we offer. If it is…
We determine the ‘cure’ or treatment. and prescribe that. It is then the ball is in ‘your court’ You have to follow through and learn about yourself, know what causes it, what makes it better and worse and use that to your advantage…
SO, the trick is to look listen and feel for your own answers, and then have someone that knows what they are doing to look, listen and feel you and help you determine what is best. Knowledge is power…
get some, use it… Chiropractic… it really does work…

Don’t pay an arm and a leg to fix your back!

Published April 12, 2012 by naturalbodyworks

Having been in the chiropractic business and practice for nearly 20 years I have seen all the marketing and sales schpeals you can imagine. I have see the package deals and heard one the other day that just about knocked me off my chair. Seventy two visits! Paid up front…! wow… I do remember the 36 visit plans, or getting people to schedule 18 visits and have an xray and re eval then go for another 18… etc… Also have heard of the ‘all you can eat’ versions… $2500.00 for a year with family members added for a nominal fee.
What happened to find it, fix it, forget it??? Well, thanks to insurance reimbursement in the teens of dollars, that cannot hold any office afloat.
Look around and you can find a hundred consultants that can show you how to make your millions as a chiropractor seeing 800 a week. Wow, 800? you realize how many a day that is for a 5 day work week??? How is that possible? Apparently it is.
Here is how I work and how I like to do things… one on one… as you need. I have (admittedly) a terrible time selling anything. Yes I am passionate about health, but believe I should lead and show the way… teach.
If you are ever in the need for a chiropractic adjustment in the town of Parker Colorado, look me up. No sales pitch, no corrective plan, no wacky things to buy or wear, just checking your body for tension and fixations, loosening them with a good old fashioned adjustment (by hand) and some advice on how to keep it from coming back.
Well, not a million dollar idea… but it is service. Good service I am proud of..
To your health…

Dr. Sean

Corrective Exercise in Parker Colorado

Published April 4, 2012 by naturalbodyworks

What is Corrective Exercise?

Corrective Exercise is a form of assessment and training to help people find weakness that are causing faults in movement, balance and stability.  These faults, over time, cause imbalances and misalignments of the joints and undue stress on muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Once the imbalances are identified a plan of correction is worked out with you.  A correction plan is not something that you will be totally beholden to a trainer or office for.  You are trained and shown how to do simple exercises and stretches to correct the faults.

That is what we are about at Natural BodyWorks.  We find the problem, develop a strategy to correct it, TEACH you how and then follow up.  Some people take longer to correct a given problem because of old injuries, weakness, tightness, sedentary lifestyle etc.  That is what the next step approaches and we support you in your journey of healing and health.

Call us for the assessment, it is so very easy.  No machines, no needles, no huge expense, but a huge benefit to your life and health.

720-325-9886

Gall Bladder and Liver Support tea is made and ready to ship!

Published March 23, 2012 by naturalbodyworks

We’ve made a great tea for supporting the function and cleaning of the liver and gall bladder. This formula is a ‘modern’ tweak on an ancient formula. We have taken the best herbs for traditional herbal care and some that have shown great promise under scientific study to make this pleasant tasting tea. Adding Stevia and Lemon Balm also help with flavor. We grind the herbs and package it all hand mixed in our own little lab. We only buy the best herbs from the most reputable providers and when possible, only from American growers. We are excited to get this out! Check www.Naturalbodyworks.org for more information.

New Sign New Year!

Published January 2, 2012 by naturalbodyworks

We have a new sign for our office, great design and great LED lighting by Vinylsignworks in Denver. Scott and Doug were great and quick. Go to our facebook site to see the pic. Also we are getting our website redone. We have bought many new URLs and have a great design team getting everything just perfect. Our office is ALSO completely wired with soothing sounds and aroma therapy to boot. Come by and see!

Parker Chiropractic gets new face

Published December 20, 2011 by naturalbodyworks

The North part of Parker Colorado has had no chiropractic clinic until now. Dr. Sean Thompson, a doctor of chiropractic with over 20 years experience with his hands on treatment of people with all kinds of issues, from those with sciatica and bulging discs to simple cricks and sore shoulders from too long over the computer.

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