I've had many conversations about chronic injuries that all seem to circle back to the same fundamental misunderstandings. Today, I want to address a couple of the most persistent myths I encounter, not just to debunk them, but to offer a clearer path forward.
The most pervasive belief I encounter is that surgery represents the only viable solution for chronic injuries. While certain conditions may ultimately require surgical intervention, I've watched too many people rush toward the operating room before giving conservative care a real chance. The truth about "failed" rehab often lies in two factors: inadequate treatment plans, or by far the most common: insufficient time committed to the healing process. Real recovery requires enough of a stimulus over a significant period of time to encourage and allow for adaptation. That's why I focus on minimizing the discomfort via chiropractic adjustments, laser therapy, and other passive treatments which then instills more confidence in patients as they go through the rehab process.
To most, pain is a signal that something is wrong. Why would someone continue to go through a treatment if after a few weeks 'nothing has changed'? This is where many providers fall short—patient education. It's how patients who likely didn't need to end up on the operating table find themselves not only under anesthesia, but spending months doing post-op therapy.
But spending months in therapy to avoid the surgery was too much.
I share these insights not to criticize but to empower. Every day in my practice, I witness what happens when patients understand these principles and combine them with consistent chiropractic care. Recovery from chronic injury isn't just about healing tissue—it's about restoring proper function and rebuilding confidence in your body's remarkable capacity for adaptation.
Dr. Isaiah Petersen
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