This message could read … your responsibility, however I thought “problem” illustrates that when pain or symptoms arise the solution to those symptoms is similar to fixing a problem. In this respect, health can be compared to fixing the problem that you now are aware of because of symptoms. Lets be clear, the appearance of symptoms is the end result of smaller (quieter) problems before the warning bell starts screaming its head off due to bigger problems.

OK, I’ll let you off if you have a major accident. But, it has to be a major one because a small strain or little slip should be easily accommodated by a healthy body or spine.

In most cases, soreness, headaches, low back pain etc usually present into my office after early warning signs have been ignored. Most (read 99%), of spinal complaints come about through a lack of maintaining health habits. Keeping your spine healthy involves; movement, prescribed exercises, reducing sugar consumption or staying hydrated – all of which the practitioner or tablet can’t do for you.

I’m sure you can see what I’m getting at here. There is plenty you can do to help yourself which is why I say “your health is your problem” and you can’t outsource the problem to anyone else. For example:

When my wife notices me limping a little she will ask “have you been stretching each morning like you normally do?” – “yes honey” and I prombtly get back to my stretching habits. She doesn’t say “have you booked an appointment with______________ (fill in the blank) or “have you taken your voltarin?”. She asks what can I do to help myself,. Why, because it’s my problem. And if that doesn’t work, then I will seek some help.