1. Welcome to… SHEPPARD CHIROPRACTIC In the Quest for Health…your search stops here! Chiropractic ♦ Physical Therapy Massage Therapy ♦ Nutrition

2. Our Intention Empower you with information about your body’s innate wisdom, chiropractic care, and lifestyle choices so that you can make informed decisions about your health.

3. State of Healthcare Facts: –40 million Americans have NO health insurance –US ranks 37 th in overall health care in the world –US ranks 72 nd in overall HEALTH –Medical errors are the #3 cause of death in the US (225,000/yr) –Prescription medications are the #4 cause of death in the US (106,000) Healthcare in US is in Crisis

4. What is Health? “Health is a state of optimal physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmities.” -Dorland’s Medical Dictionary (adopted by WHO)

5. What is Health? Health is not how you feel? –Cancer, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Heart Attack, Tooth Decay –How you feel are the Symptoms Your body is only truly healthy if it is functioning at 100%.

6. Symptoms: Symptoms are “how you feel.” Symptoms are a normal response of the body to alert you to a problem, and to help you take care of that problem. All symptoms are designed to help you heal.

7. Symptoms: Symptoms are misleading! –Symptom What you see, feel, etc. –Underlying Cause What you don’t see. –Example – car check engine light

8. Drugs cover up the symptoms! Drugs have dangerous “side-effects”!

9. Where does Health come from? Health does not come from drugs, surgery, or medicine. Drugs cover up the symptoms, and interfere with the body’s natural healing ability. Health comes from within YOU! Your body has the innate power to heal itself. (Band-aid, cast, stitches example)

10. Innate Intelligence The body’s inborn ability to adapt and heal. The body is self-healing and self-regulating. Automatic process. Did you have to think about your heart beating, or breathing today?

11. The Five Components of Health YOU EXERCISE HEALTHY NERVOUS SYSTEM POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE RESTDIET

12. Quality of Health The quality of these components determine the quality of YOUR health.

13. Proper Diet  Eat a whole foods diet.  Organic and fresh are best.  Eat a large variety of foods.  Avoid the “3 whites”- white sugar, white flour, and salt.  Minimize fried foods.  Eat a good breakfast.  Minimize foods that are prepared with preservatives.  Eat enough fiber.  Water…not pop, tea, or coffee.  Make sure you enjoy your food!  Breathe clean AIR.

14. Exercise Have fun with your exercise program- find what you like to do and do it! Have fun with your exercise program- find what you like to do and do it! There are three kinds of exercise: There are three kinds of exercise: Cardiovascular exercise- running, swimming, bicycling, and aerobics. Cardiovascular exercise- running, swimming, bicycling, and aerobics. Stretching exercise- important for good muscle tone and flexibility. Stretching exercise- important for good muscle tone and flexibility. Strengthening exercises- lifting weights, Nautilus equipment, yoga, pilates, or personal trainer. Strengthening exercises- lifting weights, Nautilus equipment, yoga, pilates, or personal trainer. “Work” is NOT exercise. “Work” is NOT exercise.

15. Restful Sleep Our bodies heal during rest (self-healing). It is important to give your body the adequate amount of sleep to regenerate your body. The optimal amount of sleep varies person to person, but 7 to 8 hours is recommended.

16. Positive Mental Attitude  The mind and body are one.  What you think about and your beliefs affect your health.  A positive mental attitude is one of the greatest assets for good health.  Some techniques to work with mental attitude are meditation, visualizations, and affirmations.  Stress reduces health.

17. A Balanced Nervous System

18. Facts about the Nervous System  The nervous system is the first system to develop in the body.  The skull and the spine develop to house the central nervous system, the brain and spinal cord.  The spine is made up of 24 moveable vertebrae and three bones make up the pelvis.  The Nervous System is the Master Controller of ALL functions in the body.  All cells in the body depend on energy from the nerves, like a stem that provides nutrients and energy to leaves.

19. How the Nervous System Works  The brain sends message down the major cable in the body, the spinal cord.  The spinal cord branches in to nerves that exit between the bones of the spine.  These nerves communicate with all of the tissues in our bodies.

20. Muscles  Responsible for movement and support of the body.  All muscles are controlled muscles by nerves.  If you have a muscle problem then you also have a nerve problem and vice versa.  Example – broken neck and paralysis.

21. Internal Organs  Responsible for all internal functions of the body.  All internal organs (and functions) are controlled by nerves.  If you have an organ problem then you have a nerve problem and vice versa.  Example – broken neck and lose organ function

23. Nervous System Interference Interference/Decreased Potential -nerve impulses travel at 300 mph -interference in the nervous system leads to decrease in body function -10 mmHg (weight of a dime) reduces nerve transmission by 60% or more

24. What Causes Nerve Interference?

25. What is a Subluxation? Misaligned vertebrae Causes pressure on a nerve Leads to malfunction of that nerve May or may not cause pain Often associated with muscle spasm and weakness

26. What Causes Subluxations? Traumas: Physical Trauma Toxins/Chemicals: You are what you eat! Thoughts/Emotions: Stress and Tension

27. Finding Your Subluxations! Where are your subluxations? How severe are they? What are they doing to you? How long have they been there?

28. Normal Spine Normal forward curvature Disc spaces thick, even, uniform Clean, clear vertebral borders Nerve opening wide open

29. Normal Spine X-Ray & MRI

30. Phase I Subluxation Degeneration Loss of forward curvature Disc spaces starting to change Vertebral borders clean and clear Nerve openings slightly closed 80% have no pain

31. Phase I X-Ray & MRI

32. Phase II Subluxation Degeneration Loss of forward curvature Disc spaces show much change Vertebral borders show calcium build up (bone spurs) Nerve openings closed further

33. Phase II X-Ray & MRI

34. Phase III Subluxation Degeneration Severe loss of bone structure Disc fusion and total decay Nerve holes completely closed Massive permanent nerve interference

35. Phase III X-Ray & MRI

36. What Should I Do Now? Chiropractic Care –Remove the nerve interference by correcting the subluxation Support with Therapies

37. Treatment Offered at Sheppard Chiropractic Chiropractic Adjustment Electric Muscle Stimulation Heat/Ice TENS units Traction Massage Therapy Physical Therapy Exercises Support with back braces or foot orthotics

38. Treatment Offered at Sheppard Chiropractic Chiropractic Adjustment –Safe –Gentle –Effective –Specific

39. Treatment Offered at Sheppard Chiropractic Electric Muscle Stimulation Heat/Ice Traction (Manual and Axial)

40. Treatment Offered at Sheppard Chiropractic Physical Therapy Exercises Massage Therapy

41. Treatment Offered at Sheppard Chiropractic Support your condition –Back braces –Foot orthotics –Supplements

42. Sheppard Chiropractic We combine the best Chiropractic care with exceptional therapies to speed your recovery and keep you well longer. Treatment plans are designed with your health goals in mind. Convenient hours. Families welcome. Friendly staff. Knowledgeable

43. Initial Care Acute injuries or new conditions. Just a few adjustments do not correct years of subluxations. Slight spinal corrections slip back after a short period of time. More frequent treatment regimen over a period of time to assure your success in care of your condition.

44. Reconstructive Care Less frequent treatment. More dependent on the age of your subluxations to obtain true correction. What phase of degeneration are you in?

45. Wellness Care Regular, but less frequent treatment. Frequency depends on your subluxations and your lifestyle (job, recreation). Prevents further damage and maintains current function. Recommended weekly to monthly “check-up.”

46. Prevention is Key to Health “An ounce of prevention, equals a pound of cure.” We need to be Proactive for health, and not Reactive to disease. Wellness

47. Benefits of Chiropractic Care More Energy FEEL BETTER! Better Concentration Better Posture Better Attitude Towards Life Greater Flexibility Better Stress Management Ability to Reach Your Peak Potential Improved Co-ordination Better Balance Body Operates in Harmony Improves Outlook on Life Better Relationship with Family Fewer Drugs and Surgeries Healthier Children Stronger Mind and Body Higher Resistance to Disease Enhanced Immune Function Improved Focus Better Organ Function Feel Younger More Appreciation for Your Body More Productive at Work and School Less Hospital and Medical Doctor Visits More Active Lifestyle Less Pain!

48. Don’t forget about kids! Their spines are important too! Many childhood conditions are treated and prevented with chiropractic care.

49. The Big Idea The Nervous System controls ALL functions in the human body. So, interference in the nervous system can cause a problem with any function of the body. This interference leads to disease. Drugs only cover up the symptoms of the disease. Spinal misalignment is the cause of interference. Chiropractors correct this interference, allowing the nervous system to return to it’s normal potential. Therefore, allowing the body to innately heal itself. (Where does health come from?)

50. Your Part Only YOU can heal YOU! So, keep your appointments, it is expected of you. This is the only way to get positive results. Get your family and friends checked by a Chiropractor, they deserve to be Healthy too. Eat, Drink, Sleep, Breathe, Think, and Exercise well, and get Adjusted to Live Healthy.

51. Any Questions? Thank you for your trust in our office. We are here to serve you.