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Moving Free and Flexible Lisa-Dawn Sheridan, MAOM, BFRP

This presentation has been designed to educate the community on natural treatment options

to their pain and suffering.

This information does not replace your doctor's advice. Please continue to seek the medical advice of a qualified

health practitioner before starting any new protocol.

The Gallup Organization of Princeton, NJ, recently surveyed American adults regarding pain. Their report was entitled Pain in America.

Source: Dynamic Chiropractic, 2000

GALLUP POLL, 2002

The report found that 89% of adult Americans had“some sort of pain on a monthly-or-more basis.”

42% Experienced pain daily.27% Missed work due to pain.

The report also found that 39% would not take medication due to the known side effects.

Medical Facts:

1. Acetaminophen (Tylenol®) overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure.

2. Ibuprophen can irritate and corrode the stomach lining. Over time it can deteriorate joints.

3. A recent study, shows that 70% of those who have had surgery for low back pain still report pain within 4-17 years afterwards. [1]

[1]Chiropractic for Low Back Pain: An Alternative to Surgery; Callahan & Cianciulli; Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research,

WESTERN MEDICINE MODEL

Treat the BRANCH

Look at the single important symptom:• what diagnosis code?• what Rx can treat it?• what surgical method can fix it?• what evidence has proven in research?• what possible risks/side effects?• what is the success rate of the protocol?

EASTERN MEDICINE MODEL

Treat the ROOT

Look at the whole patient:• tongue analysis• pulse analysis• complete health history• emotional outlook• stress levels

Acupuncture Effectiveness

Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization to treat over forty-three conditions.

An average of 12 million acupuncture treatments are given per yeaar. -WebMD

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