Last week we covered basic terminology and such, but chiropractic is much more than just jargon and doctor talk. It is a lifestyle. It is a working, dynamic relationship between your chiropractor, your body and yourself.

The biggest step is making the connection between correct spinal alignment and optimal health. When misalignments are corrected, we achieve far more than better posture. Nerves in that area that may have been weakened are now able to work without impingement, optimally controlling body and organ functions.

One way to illustrate this is to describe a situation. In our office we often times see people who are having symptoms of the cold or flu. We don't call that being "sick;" we say that your body is "expressing health." Now this may sound crazy because when you're sweating from a fever, have a congested nose and feel like your head is going to explode, you feel about as far from "expressing health" as you could get. But think about it; your body is doing what it needs to do to rid itself of harmful invaders.

Getting an adjustment during this acute time gives your body a boost - getting that correct spine alignment can increase the effectiveness of your body's defense system. When you or a child have a fever, we would say the body is behaving correctly and we should let it do its job while monitoring that temperature to ensure it stays within safe parameters, which can vary with age and type of sickness.

I believe a big part of our treatment is client education, and we strive to get our patients to see the big picture of chiropractic care and how it is really connected to whole body health.

If you are interested in learning more, call us at (208) 667-7434 or see us at our office at 370 E. Kathleen Ave., Suite 600, Coeur d'Alene. You can also visit our website at www.CDAHealth.com or find us on Facebook.