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Ladies, Gents and a few enemies x
Good Morning! It’s Ollie, your matcha, beach, health & wellness girl is back!
How have you been guys? It’s pouring like dogs out here in Sydney today, but that doesn’t kill my fire for wanting to share my thoughts on Chiropractic Philosophy.
Question: My lower back is hurting, I’ve never seen a chiropractor except TikTok. But before I decide to see one, I want to learn more about the industry. What should I learn? Thanks.
Ollie’s Answer:
OMG
First, Good job. Not a lot of patients will step out of their comfort zone to learn something so new so unfamiliar to them.
STORY TIME!
This fact about me is embarrassing, but hear me out.
I’ve never come across the term – CHIROPRACTIC, my whole life, not even one week before I decid to apply for Macquarie Chiro School. WILD! CRAZY RIGHT!?
Even before my first day of Chiro school, I have NEVER visited a chiro or watched a single viral Youtube TikTok cracking video.
It was until 15 February 2024, the night that COMPLETELY CHANGED MY LIFE.
Dr Brad Glowaski changed my life.
IMAGINE
You are in this room of 5th year Chiro students, being the only 1st year when uni hasn’t even started. You have ZERO clue what Chiropractic is, despite being a Chiro student. Feeling intimidated, you see this guy on stage who is the Mr-speaker-of-the-night with a thick American accent. You did not know him, who call himself Dr Brad, is actually the world’s best, most high sought leading chiropractor. “International Chiropractor of the year”, Patients come to him like current Stanley cup winners, Olympic gold medalists, Superbowl champions.
You start listening to him.
“If you want to step into the world of Chiropractic, learn the philosophy first.”
Patient edition – Why Learn philosophy first before your 1st Visit?
Clarity. Confidence. An open mind.
Build Trust and the Power of Belief
By learning the core principles of chiropractic eg. innate intelligence, thoughts, trauma, subluxation theory, patients can trust their doctors and understand complex chiro jargons. The h2er your belief is, the faster your body heals. It’s very powerful.
Think Wellness & Prevention, Not Symptom-centered
: Chiropractic core is pain/ discomfort
prevention
, most importantly the body’s natural ability to heal itself. You guys often seek chiro care for specific pain, but what is its true value? Ask questions: Why? What? History? It’s not a one time instant symptom relief. It’s balance restoration, nervous system reboot. Same way you hit the gym or exercise for overall health.
Chiro = Not Get rid pain race
Chiropractic care is a slow, steady facilitating process, not a one-time fix.
You are your own healer! We as Chiropractors are your facilitators!
Many patients blame chiro visit costs. Make sure you are prepared mentally and financially. If not, please I beg you, DO NOT see a chiro. Learning the philosophy prepares you guys to set realistic goals, health and finance wise. It’s the most valuable investment to your health.
Empowers Proactive Health Choices
Chiropractic philosophy empowers mindset shift. Encourages patients to address posture, stress, and movement patterns.
Remember this
Clarity. Confidence. An open mind.
Click me for Next blog – The Art of Healing: D.D. Palmer’s Chiropractic Philosophy
So, What is Chiropractic?
Chiropractic is not just a temporary fix; it is a dynamic process of healing rooted in the body’s natural ability to restore itself.
Guided by principles like Hilton’s Law—which explains the connection between joint movement, nerves, and surrounding tissues—chiropractic care emphasises restoring proper joint function to reduce inflammation and enhance overall health.
It is a science-backed, step-by-step approach aimed at improving mobility, relieving discomfort, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
Warm wishes,
Ollie x
