One of the most common reasons some may decide not to include chiropractic as part of their health plan, is that it does not “fit in their budget.”

When it comes to keeping people healthy, our Country’s health care is at an all time low. More than ever before, people are dependent on drugs or surgery as a means to help them feel better. What people don’t realize is that by following this extreme trend toward reactive care by waiting until there is a problem or symptom before treating it, the cost is actually much more expensive.

Think about if you waited to change the oil in your car until the engine started smoking… by the time the engine is breaking down, it will need parts replaced or even a brand new engine entirely! This would be thousands and thousands of dollars; some would argue you might as well just buy a new car by that point! Of course that would be ridiculous, and it is much more affordable to be proactive by changing your oil at regular intervals before a problem arises…
Here’s the problem: the majority of people in this country wait until there is a problem before they look into it! They are actually treating their cars better than their own health and body! As a consequence of this, the number one cause of bankruptcy in America is debt accumulated from all of those medical bills. Alternatively, by taking a wellness approach, which includes; regular exercise, balanced organic diet, supplementing as needed, and of course regular chiropractic care to maintain the health of your spine and thus nervous system, your health care costs will be much more affordable.

Several published studies have looked into this concept. A study published in 1993 examined 395,641 patients and found a statistically significant correlation supporting an average of $1,000 less in costs over a 2 year period of time when patients chose a wellness approach over the traditional medical route. Over the course of a lifetime, without inflation, this could be projected out to a savings of $40,000 over an 80 year period… and that is just one person! Imagine the cost savings of a family of four! Potentially $160,000 in savings! “A comparison of health care costs for chiropractic and medical patients” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8345311)

Another study followed a group of patients whose primary physician was a chiropractor. They experienced the following: 60% less hospital admissions, 59% less days in a hospital, 62% less outpatient surgeries, and 85% less in pharmaceutical costs! “Clinical utilization and cost outcomes from an integrative independent physician association: an additional 3-year update.” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17509435)

Of course the route you take to manage your health is up to you. We would love to help you live a healthier life, whether with us or another qualified chiropractor.

Yours in Health,
Dr. Josh Young