Chiropractic’s Biggest Supporter

“Chiropractic is about health and fitness and there is such a strong relationship between the two. This is why I’m so excited to have the chiropractors here from all over the world each year, because you represent exactly the same thing. Chiropractic is about health and fitness. Chiropractic is about natural, preventive health care. It can help families be healthier and also spend time together doing something important to all their lives. What we’re trying to do is not just promote the sport of bodybuilding, but fitness and health. Fitness, for us, is everything in a naturally healthy lifestyle. So that’s why it is so great for us to work together.”
—– Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California
Governor Schwarzenegger has been perhaps the biggest advocate of chiropractic the profession has ever known.
“I am very fortunate to have, so to speak, my in-house chiropractor, Dr. Franco Colombu, as my own personal chiropractor. He adjusts my wife, my kids, me, everybody gets an adjustment. And we feel always great when Franco leaves. Even when I have athletic injuries, he’s always there for me and helps me. That’s why I always will be traveling … all over the world, talking highly about the profession of chiropractic. You chiropractic doctors are really miracle workers,” explained the Governor.
He is not the only Governor of California to be an advocate for chiropractic. President Ronald Reagan was also a supporter of chiropractic.
The list of chiropractic supporters is like a who’s who book. Famous athletes from Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan have long known the benefits of chiropractic. Entertainers from Clint Eastwood to John Travolta are also chiropractic advocates.
The best advocates for chiropractic are the regular millions of chiropractic patients. These are the everyday people that get relief from the pain by using chiropractic treatment.
Dr. Steven Read of Ortega Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville Florida has launched a new web site. “It is my own version of an economic stimulus plan,” he explained.
By going to www.FreeExamJacksonville.com, a person can instantly download a certificate for a FREE, no cost, no obligation initial visit. This includes a chiropractic consultation, examination, and medically necessary x-rays.
Dr. Read has practiced in Jacksonville for over 20 years. He has treated thousands of patients from all over the city including the Westside, Riverside, Ortega, Orange Park and Argyle. To reach Dr. Read, call 904-425-4545.

Chiropractic Treatment of Lumbar Disc Herniations

Lately there has been a rash of inaccurate reports about the safety of chiropractic. Most of these reports come from “groups” that are already opposed to chiropractic treatment. And all of these reports are ignoring the actual studies proving how safe and effective chiropractic truly is.
A study in the Journal of Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics proved the safety of chiropractic in treating lumbar disc herniations. The study was designed to determine the risk of spinal manipulation causing a severe adverse reaction in a patient presenting with a lumbar disk herniation.
This study showed that the risk of spinal manipulation causing a clinically worsened disk herniation was less than 1 in 3.7 million. Compare this to epidural injections which have an adverse reaction rate of 2-5%. Even more interesting is lumbar disc surgery can have adverse reactions in over 10% of the time with the surgery either failing to improve a patient’s symptoms or make them worse about half the time.
“After a thorough evaluation, I will adjust most of my patients that have a lumbar disc herniation,” explained Dr. Steven Read, Clinic Director of Ortega Chiropractic Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. “Every case is different and I evaluate each case differently, but about 85% of my patients receive some type of improvement, “he added.
Dr. Read went on to explain that he also uses spinal decompression and other physical therapy and exercise techniques to achieve his success.
“There are certain instances when I have referred patients for epidural injections and surgery, but those instances are very rare and should always be a last resort, but is very important to have all back pain, especially pain that radiates into the shoulders, arms, hips or legs properly evaluated,” he stated.
In conclusion, studies have proved how safe and effective chiropractic is in treating lumbar disc herniations. In addition, studies have also shown it to be very cost-effective. With all the scientific proof, chiropractic should be the first plan of treatment for lumbar disc herniations.
About Dr. Read…
Dr. Read is a 1988 graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. He has practiced in Jacksonville, FL for over 20 years. He treats patients from all over Jacksonville, including Orange Park, Argyle, Middleburg, Riverside, Ortega and Green Cove Springs. He offers a no cost no obligation way to determine if chiropractic can help his patients. By going to his new website www.FreeExamJacksonville.com , prospective patients can download a certificate that entitles them to a free chiropractic examination and medically necessary x-rays. Ortega Chiropractic is located just north of NAS Jax on Highway 17. Dr. Read can be reached at 904-425-4545.