Health Education

Education
Education is an important part of a person feeling empowered and equipped to make choices regarding their health. This includes information about what issue is bothering them, advice for prevention, knowing why they are experiencing pain and what to expect with care. This is a part of every patient experience whether the patient is a newborn or experiencing chronic pain. Not only does education empower patients to help themselves, it also reduces emotional distress regarding their health as well as decreases need for additional health care visits.
 
Education involves postural advice, movement advice, and strengthening advice as well as learning about the body-brain connection and how we experience pain. Separating pain from tissue injury can be beneficial for people with chronic conditions.

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Part of education is related to overall wellness. Proper nutrition, exercise, sleep, and hydration are important things to learn and your chiropractor can help you. There is a lot of information available in the world but having it be tailored to you and your needs will allow you to achieve your health and wellness goals. And if there is someone that would be better apt at providing guidance to you, a referral to another healthcare professional will be provided. 

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References:
1. Emilio J. Puentedura PT, DPT, PhD & Timothy Flynn PT, PhD (2016) Combining manual therapy with pain neuroscience education in the treatment of chronic low back pain: A narrative review of the literature,
2. Traeger A.C., Hubscher M., Henschke N., Moseley G.L., Lee H., McAuley J.H. Effect of primary care-based education on reassurance in patients with acute low back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Intern Med. 2015;175(5):733–743.