

No Pain, No Gain
I think it is safe to say that at one point or another, we have all heard somebody use the catch phrase ‘No Pain, No Gain'. This phrase is a well-known exercise motto that alludes to the idea that greater rewards can be achieved for the price of difficult, and even painful, work.
Many people fall into the trap that lies behind this idea; if the exercise they are performing isn't difficult or painful, they must not be doing enough. It is with this mindset that people often

"Average" Does NOT Mean Normal
Being a chiropractor, whenever you socialize or are active in the community, people take it upon themselves to share what is going on for them (surprisingly, also when they tell me I cannot help them). Generally, I like this type of interaction. I make it my point to help people, and appreciate when they are open to discussing their health.
On many different occasions, people will tell me "I have these symptoms, but that's normal". With a little exploration, many peopl