| Scituate & Burrillville Chiropractic Centers, Inc. Jeffrey Reed D.C.
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...do you define safe?
Even with clear warnings in the media and sun screening products, 6,000 people will die this year from skin cancer. Chiropractic care is much safer than getting a so-called "healthy" tan.
Many people take aspirin, ibuprofen, muscle relaxers, and other pain relief drugs. Besides covering up the symptoms and ignoring the underlying causes, 4,000 people will die this year from reactions to medically-prescribed drugs. Chiropractic care is much safer than drug therapy.
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| | While commercial airplane mishaps get a lot of publicity, estimates suggest that fewer than 300 people will die this year from flying on commercial aircraft. Chiropractic is much safer than flying.
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Every year, about 100 people get struck by lightning. Chiropractic is safer than being caught in a thunderstorm. You are more likely to get hit by lightning than to have a negative reaction to a chiropractic adjustment.
In fact, of the millions of patients who will benefit from chiropractic care this year, only a handful will have a newsworthy experience.
Is chiropractic care safe? Yes! Especially when compared with other forms of treatment.
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|  49 year-old cervical spine in the advance stages of subluxation degeneration.
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| |  75 year-old normal cervical spine after over 20 years of regular chiropractic check-ups.
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| | CONTINUE
YOUR
PROGRESS
| | Research suggests ligaments and muscles that support your spine take longer to heal than indicated by how you feel. Your body continues to heal these soft tissues after your symptoms are gone. Continuing with wellness chiropractic care encourages more complete healing. This helps assure a lasting recovery.
| PREVENT
A
RELAPSE
| Before obvious symptoms provided a warning, your body adapted to the soft tissue damage caused by improper spinal function. Without continued chiropractic care, muscles and connective tissue are predisposed to assume unhealthy patterns. Rehabilitative care continues to retrain and strengthen your spine to help avoid a relapse.
| AVOID
FUTURE
PROBLEMS
| Long periods of sitting, financial worries, toxic environments, and many everyday activities can stress your spine. Even the slightest trauma can cause interference to your nervous system and compromise optimum health. Maintenance care can help keep you healthy and avoid small problems from becoming big ones.
| SAVE
MONEY
| Besides keeping you at your best, continuing your care can save money. Just as brushing and flossing your teeth can prevent expensive dental work, regular chiropractic check-ups help avoid the expense of having to correct preventable problems.
| FEEL
GOOD
| Continue your chiropractic care so you can enjoy life to the fullest. Your doctor will recommend a schedule of preventive care visits based on his or her clinical experience. Most patients who enjoy a chiropractic lifestyle report they have more energy and feel better.
| CONTINUE
TO
LEARN
| Proper spinal hygiene is new for most people. Ask questions. Get involved. Learn how to become an active partner in the recovery of your health. Make sure you fully understand the role of your spine and nervous system in the maintenance of good health - your most valuable possession.
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