How Much Is Your Health Worth?

It’s hard to put a price tag on something as important as our health, but we all do by the choices we make and the priorities we set.

It’s no surprise that those of us who work in health care place a high value on our health. Since we want everyone to benefit from better health, when we find out someone has discontinued their chiropractic care because they can’t afford it, we’re concerned. Are our fees out of line?

Turns out, it’s usually a matter of priorities and finances are a convenient excuse. Each of us has the free will to prioritize our health in the way we see fit. True, most of us take our health for granted until we lose it, but that may be just human nature.

If other issues in your life require more attention than your health, we understand. No need to make excuses or feel self-conscious. You won’t get a scolding, a sermon or even a raised eyebrow.

It’s your body, your health and your future. You’re the boss. We’re servants. Simply put, our job is to offer you the finest chiropractic care possible. Your job is to decide how much of it you want. No guilt. No shame. No problem.

Do You Know a Complainer?

A common refrain we hear from patients is that they know someone who complains about their health but won’t take any action. These health issues often respond well to chiropractic care, but the suggestion to try chiropractic is rebuffed. And the complaining continues...

I know of three reasons people reject chiropractic and complain instead:

Fear. Trying something that doesn’t involve medication can be a stretch for some. Ask, and we can supply you with brochures that explain chiropractic to reduce their fear. Or invite them to accompany you on your next visit so they can see for themselves.

Ignorance. With little knowledge of chiropractic, many see it as merely a treatment for the spine. But because the focus of chiropractic care is the integrity of the nervous system (which controls everything), many other health issues resolve as well. Ask for a handout that shows the relationships among the spine, nervous system and all the tissues of the body.

Secondary gain. Some folks actually enjoy being sick! They may like the attention they receive or the reduced workload or expectations extended them due to their health. Remind them of the things they used to love. Paint a picture of the possibilities that await them by taking action.

You may need to make the call to arrange an appointment for them. If they’re not interested, consider getting a good set of headphones!

Just the Cost of Doing Business?

Drug makers use TV and other media to encourage folks to “Ask your doctor if (drug name) is right for you.” Yet you rarely hear the thousands of people who permanently pay the “cost of doing business” as a result. Consider some of the terms used to minimize the resulting death toll:

Adverse reaction: Reaction to a drug that is detrimental to the recipient.

Side effect: An unwanted effect of a drug that is not part of the intended activity.

Drug interaction: The result of drugs reacting with each other, often in ways that are unexpected or potentially harmful.

Medical error: An inappropriate treatment, or the right treatment that was performed incorrectly.

Iatrogenic: A state of ill health or an adverse effect caused by a treatment, usually due to mistakes made in treatment.

Chiropractic is so safe that no “warning label” or fine-print disclaimers are necessary. Chiropractic is so safe that even newborns and the elderly can benefit. Chiropractic is so safe that the side effects are positive effects!