Mechanistic vs. Vitalistic Chiropractic

The human body is one of nature's most amazing designs. It gives us the structure to stand erect, the flexibility to move easily, and the ability to fully protect our most vital organ, the central nervous system.

The central nervous system consists of the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. The brain is the storage depot of billions of pre-programmed messages (called innate intelligence). At the same time, the heart generates the electricity to allow the brain to send those messages to every one of the trillions of cells in our body. The cell receives the message, does what it is told, and sends a report to the brain through that same peripheral nervous system pathway.

When one or more vertebrae in the spine are out of alignment, pressure is put on the nerves carrying the messages, which either blocks the outgoing message (efferent) or the return report (afferent). Chiropractic adjustments move the bone back to its proper place and relieve that pressure, restoring the natural flow of innate intelligence to all parts of the body.

Mechanistic Chiropractic:

This is what happens when a person first gets analyzed by a chiropractor, who locates the subluxated vertebra and attempts to unlock it from the improper position. If the vertebra has been subluxated for months or years, it may take dozens of chiropractic adjustments to resolve. The Mechanistic Chiropractor’s job is done until the next time the patient becomes seriously subluxated.

Vitalistic Chiropractic:

This is when a person learns that minor subluxations do not completely block the nerve energy but only partially interfere. This typically does not cause symptoms, leaving the person unaware that their innate intelligence is being interfered with and lowering the healing potential of the body. The Vitalistic chiropractor recommends a regular schedule of chiropractic adjustments to keep the innate flowing and the body healthy. People who are under vitalistic or wellness chiropractic care tend to be far healthier, with fewer colds, viruses, and organ dysfunction. They lead a much happier life and age much more gracefully.

Here at Clairpointe Family Chiropractic, we are unique in that we practice both types of chiropractic, Mechanistic and Vitalistic. We recognize that many people are unaware of the vitalistic benefits of chiropractic care and need us to help them resolve their health emergencies. While doing so we make every effort to educate and teach about the Chiropractic Lifestyle. This includes diet, exercise, nutritional supplements, and vitalistic chiropractic adjustments. Those who follow our lead will be able to escape much of the inevitable journey toward a life of multiple medications, living freer and happier than those who don’t know.

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Interested in becoming a patient at Clairpointe Family Chiropractic? Start your wellness chiropractic journey today by calling (313) 886-8030 or request an appointment on our website at www.clairpointe.com/appointment.