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Chiropractic Philosophy, CA Basics & Mindset

Lifeline Basic Training: Module 1 Handouts


Nervous system controls everything

Your body’s communication network

Health comes from inside out

Your body is self‐regulating and self‐healing to achieve homeostasis (balance)

Innate intelligence



5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis

5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis



5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis

5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis

5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis



5 Regions

Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacrum

Pelvis

1. Physical stress

Birth process

Car accidents

Falls of all kinds

Lifting, twisting,bending

Sleeping awkwardly

1. Physical stress or trauma

Household chores

Workplace/job injuries

Sports, workout ortraining injuries

Excessive sitting



1. Physical stress

2. Emotional stressWorry, anxiety, fear

Financial stress

Relationships

1. Physical stress

2. Emotional stress

3. Chemical stressToxins

Prescription/OTC drugs

Pollution

Processed foods

1. Physical stress

2. Emotional stress

3. Chemical stress



A spinal joint injury that results in:

Loss of normal spinal movement (“stuck bones”)

Nerve interference (loss of a clear neurological connection between the brain and the cells, organs and tissues of the body)

Spinal degeneration and arthritis

Neck/low back pain

Headaches

Head pain

TMJ syndrome

Hearing problems

Sinus pain

Allergies

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Shoulder pain

High blood pressure

Stomach problems

Other digestive problems

Kidney and bladder problems

Postural abnormalities

Hip pain

Constipation

Erectile dysfunction

Menstrual problems

Certain types of infertility

Sciatica (leg pain)

Children’s problems such as:

Asthma

Ear infections

Colic

Many other conditions…

Reconnects the brain and body to allow natural healing and optimal function

Locates and corrects subluxations to allow the body to heal

Chiropractic care promotes healing and well‐being by naturally restoring:

Physical balance

Chemical balance

Emotional balance



1. Relief/Crisis Care (Feel Better)

2. Corrective Care (Function Better)

3. Wellness/Lifestyle Care (Live Better)

In office:

Series of safe, specific chiropractic adjustments

Spinal/postural/rehabilitative exercises

Physical modalities

Massage

Supportive home care:

Healthy lifestyle habits

Home traction units

Cervical and/or lumbar supports

Custom orthotics

Nutritional supplements

Correct the cause (subluxation)

Restore normal spinal movement, range‐of‐motion and nervous system function

Relief from symptoms

Slow, stop and reverse spinal degeneration

Help people to get healthy, eliminate the effects of stress, and keep them functioning and feeling GREAT!



Assist (help; facilitate)

Main role of a CA

The ultimate CA goal

Be congruent

Your appearance

The appearance of the office

Unnecessary waiting

Chaos

Be prepared

You make the difference

Your attitude determines the quality of service—good or bad

Attract the 99%

Be in ready‐mode


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