This special little boy is Collin. Just last week Collin's mom brought him in to our Jacksonville Beach office, relating that since February, when he had an ear infection, he has been sick with ear infections, cough, post nasal drip, as well as lethargy, fever, poor appetite, not sleeping well and generally not feeling well. He had taken two rounds of antibiotics, along with other prescription and OTC medications, and was most recently referred to an allergist. All the while, Collin's health continued to decline.
When we met with Collin, our chiropractic exam revealed subluxations (areas of the spine where altered mechanics or alignment interfere with brain-body communication and compromise the body's ability to adapt and respond to the environment) in the upper neck and mid to lower back areas. Mom was advised that these subluxations may be interfering with Collin's body being in its natural state of self-healing, and could be the reason he was experiencing the symptoms he was. We performed gentle chiropractic adjustments to these areas of the spine, with the recommendation that Collin return again in 2-3 days for follow up.
When we saw Collin just three days later, his mom had great news to report! Immediately after receiving his first chiropractic adjustment, on returning home, Collin was running around the house playing energetically, something he hadn't done since first getting sick in February. His appetite had returned and he had a good, solid night's sleep. Mom was amazed at the turnaround in Collin! Collin's color was much brighter, he was smiling and playful - he was so obviously feeling better.
The body is truly a remarkable healing machine - as long as there is no interference. In Collin's case, simply by removing interference to his nervous system, he was able to respond and adapt appropriately to his environment - and that meant a happier, healthier little boy!
Dr J