Are you ready to say goodbye to your chronic pain? 

You may have already been to chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists and medical doctors, but I hope to open your eyes on why what you have done hasn’t really worked.

Many people believe that their pain is permanent because their doctor told them they have arthritis, but that may be holding you back.

If you’re struggling with chronic neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, or anxiety, this is the place for you.

Ready to dive into a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into correcting chronic pain?

Always Remember to Challenge the Common Thinking if it Isn’t Working for You!

If you’ve been finding yourself frustrated with the limited options and effectiveness of your treatment thus far, you may want to think outside of the box of the medical paradigm.

Ask yourself, why do I think that the same old treatments of medications, injections, and surgery are the best approach, and who benefits from getting stuck in that cycle of ever more aggressive treatment that doesn’t often work?

There’s a time and place for everything, but as I’ve said, if all you have is a hammer everything looks like a nail. Pain management with medication, injections, and surgery has its place. But, it should be a much smaller place than it is now.

I have a post on the meaning of pain here What is the Meaning of Pain

My Routine for Achieving Balance

I am happy to say that I have achieved pretty decent structural balance, and my routine directly influences my ability to work as a chiropractor, ski, hike and stay active. I’ve been in a couple of significant accidents that have damaged my spine. But, I’ve found a combination of practices that keep me active.

My weekly wellness routine looks a little like this:

• Corrective Chiropractic: I try not to go more than a few weeks between getting checked and adjusted by my chiropractor. The stresses of life are too great and it keeps my spine functional.
• Posterior Chain Activation: This has been a game changer since I incorporated it more than 10 years ago. The posterior chain consists of the muscles that help the spine move properly and allow me to move through my day without pain.
• Spinal Joint Flossing: This is my most recent development. I’ve combined gentle spinal motion with a technique I learned decades ago. This is the best reinforcement of the chiropractic adjustment.

• Vagus Nerve Activation: As I’ve researched the devastating impact of stress I’ve come to appreciate the importance of activating the Vagus Nerve. I do this primarily with conscious breathwork.

How is your routine helping you to reduce or eliminate your pain and participate fully in life?

Don’t be afraid to change it and swap out those practices that aren’t working for some that will work. It’s been said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results.

Whatever works for you is what will work best for reducing or eliminating your pain. 

Some Advice from a few famous athletes

 Tom Brady – Football Quarterback: “When I walk out of the clinic, I feel like I’m about three inches taller and everything’s in place. As long as I see the Chiropractor, I feel like I’m one step ahead of the game.”

Wade Boggs – Baseball Player: “I have been pain-free and feeling terrific. I swear by it. Now, it (Chiropractic Care) is just maintenance and keeping in line so the nerves don’t touch.”

Michael Jordan – Greatest Basketball Player: “Since I’ve been in chiropractic, I’ve improved by leaps and bounds both mentally and physically.”

Never listen to someone who really knows nothing about health.

Your great-grandma means well when she says, “go to the doctor and take your medication”, but it’s another thing that’s holding you back.

Instead, look for experts that actually get results for guidance.

You need to be Your Own Greatest Advocate

Now, just because you currently don’t have an in-depth understanding of the body, doesn’t mean you can’t be your own advocate.

This does mean you need to do some research before you can take intelligent action, but I know you can because there is nobody for whom this means more than you.

Let’s be specific in planning how to get started on a plan to correct the underlying cause of your pain:

• Step #1: Do your research and find a corrective care chiropractor with a comprehensive approach. Look at reviews, visit websites, ask people for referrals. 
• Step #2: Find someone to teach you practices to activate your Vagus Nerve and bring greater balance to your Autonomic Nervous System. Your Vagus Nerve helps reduce inflammation, promote deep sleep, healthy heart rate and digestion.
• Step #3: Find a physical practice that helps activate the Posterior Chain. If you can’t then look for a Pilates teacher with a great reputation.

Wrapping it up! 

Defeating chronic pain requires a multi strategy approach that helps support greater structural balanced, muscular balance, and nervous system balance.

Did you follow all of the emphasis on the relationship between chronic pain and imbalance  from this post? 

You are well on your way to finding a skilled guide to help you in your journey.

If you live in Nevada County, CA my office Life Chiropractic in Grass Valley, CA offers the Corrective Rebalancing Program to help people escape the clutches of pain. You can schedule your first visit here: Schedule Here

I hope this post has been helpful!

About Dr. Berkowitz  

Bringing more than 3 decades of practice experience, Dr. Bill Berkowitz focuses on balancing and corrective care, applying his expertise to provide patients with predictable, repeatable and measurable results.

Dr. Bill consistently strives to enhance the well-being of his patients by addressing the root imbalances of their problems and promoting optimal balance, alignment, and function of the spine and nervous system.  

Bill’s wealth of knowledge and experience has allowed him to develop a nuanced understanding of the human body and its intricate connections. With each adjustment, he supports the body in returning to a state of balance that goes beyond mere symptom relief, focusing instead on long-term correction for his patients’ well-being.