Dr Robin Broff • January 5, 2025

Elevating Your Health Awareness

The Chiropractic Philosophy Beyond Pain

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Many people think of Chiropractic as a quick fix for pain, but it’s much more than that. At Adjusting to Health in Bonnyrigg and Doonside, we see Chiropractic as an approach to understanding the true causes of health issues and empowering you to live to your full potential. By embracing Chiropractic care, you’re choosing a different type of healthcare - one that supports a natural healthy lifestyle.


In this post, we’ll explore the three levels of health awareness: Pain, Prevention, and Performance. These levels describe different approaches to health, from reacting to pain to preventing issues to actively enhancing your body’s potential. Whether you’re just starting on your health journey or already prioritizing preventive care, we invite you to take a step up the ladder of health awareness.


1. Pain Level of Health Awareness


It's ok if you're at this level, approximately 87% of people are. The first and most primitive level of health awareness. At the Pain level, health awareness is limited to the presence or the absence of pain. If there’s no pain, many assume they’re healthy, but if pain arises, it’s an immediate call for help. Pain is of course, the body’s way of signaling an issue. In most cases, a symptom of an underlying problem. Chiropractic care aims to address these deeper causes, helping restore health at the root.


A common reason for pain is a subluxation (the term we use in Chiropractic to describe the lack of normal movement in the vertebrae, which can cause pain, stiffness, and affect nerve function). When a subluxation is corrected, the body can function more naturally, allowing you to return to daily life without discomfort. By focusing on correcting these spinal issues, Chiropractic care relieves pain and addresses the real source of health problems, not just the symptoms.


2. Prevention Level of Health Awareness


At Adjusting to Health, many of our patients operate at the Prevention level of health awareness, meaning they see Chiropractic care as a means to proactively maintain health. Individuals who embrace prevention recognize that staying healthy requires regular care, not just emergency visits. For these individuals, Chiropractic care is part of a lifestyle that supports natural health and healing, offering a higher level of well-being.


Through regular and routine Chiropractic adjustments, patients can prevent issues before they start and allow their bodies to thrive. These adjustments maintain spinal alignment, which helps prevent subluxation and allows the brain and body to communicate optimally. Just as routine dental check-ups maintain oral health, regular Chiropractic care is essential for spinal health, helping you stay balanced and resilient.


3. Performance Level of Health Awareness


The Performance level of health awareness is the ultimate goal. Those who reach this stage understand that true health is not only about preventing pain but also about enhancing one’s capacity to perform, live, and thrive. Performance based Chiropractic patients see care as a way to optimize every aspect of life from movement to mental clarity.


By improving the brain-body connection through Chiropractic care, you’re enabling your nervous system to communicate clearly with every part of your body. This approach doesn’t just resolve discomfort, it allows you to perform at your best. When the body’s communication pathways are free of restriction and interference, you’ll likely notice a difference in how you feel, think, and move, unlocking your full potential!


Ascend Your Level of Health Awareness


No matter where you currently stand on the ladder of health awareness, there’s likely room to elevate your understanding. We encourage you to challenge yourself and your family to move beyond pain-driven health decisions. Chiropractic care offers a new way to live healthy, naturally, and can help you create a brighter, stronger future.


Are you and your family ready to embrace this new approach to health? Visit us at Adjusting to Health in Bonnyrigg or Doonside, where our team is dedicated to helping you and your family work towards achieving your health goals!


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