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New Life Health & Wellness - Bolingbrook
New Life Health & Wellness - Bolingbrook has been helping patients achieve a better quality of life for over 20 years!
Chiropractor Bolingbrook IL
From explaining how our Bolingbrook IL chiropractors can assist you in alleviating your pain to understanding what we do, our goal is to provide you with as much detailed information as possible so that you can feel confident in choosing New Life Health & Wellness - Bolingbrook for help solving your pain issues caused by muscle strain, stress, and injury.
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Many people believe that chiropractic care is only for back pain and injury, but this is far from the case. Chiropractic can have a variety of positive benefits for a wide range of physical ailments and conditions, from chronic pain to general discomfort. In fact, many patients who come to us simply want help relaxing their muscles and restoring balance to their body due to the impacts and strains of everyday life.
You receive a comprehensive initial consultation
Examination is performed, and diagnostic/lab test are ordered
Health care team meets to develop your customized plan
Exam and test results are reviewed, and plan recommended
A natural and conservative approach is taken
You enjoy a healthy, high-quality life
What Kind Of Training Does A Chiropractor Have?
Chiropractors typically complete at least four years of professional training at an accredited chiropractic institution, often after obtaining an undergraduate degree in basic sciences or accumulating significant experience in a relevant healthcare field.
Chiropractic students dedicate at least 4,200 hours to classroom instruction and hands-on learning, including a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice. This intensive training ensures they are well-equipped to accurately diagnose conditions and apply effective treatments that support your body's natural healing process.
At New Life Health & Wellness - Bolingbrook, our dedicated chiropractic professionals are eager to meet you, understand your health goals, and develop a personalized care plan to improve your wellness. We look forward to helping you achieve optimal health.
The History Of Chiropractic Care
The term "chiropractic" originates from the Greek words "cheir," meaning "hand," and "praktos," meaning "done," reflecting the hands-on approach central to this form of care. Daniel David Palmer, the founder of chiropractic therapy, chose this name to emphasize its manual nature. In 1895, Palmer famously performed the first chiropractic adjustment on Harvey Lillard, a janitor who experienced partial hearing loss. Following this adjustment, Lillard reported notable improvement in his hearing.
Two years after this initial treatment, D.D. Palmer founded the first chiropractic school. Since then, chiropractic techniques, primarily involving spinal adjustments, have been widely adopted by healthcare professionals to address issues such as back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, migraines, muscle strains, and various other physical ailments. Today, millions globally continue to benefit from Palmer’s pioneering work.
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