Dr. Ronald C. Jettie Member of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors

1. Dr. Ronald C. JettieMember of the Michigan Association of Chiropractors Jettie Chiropractic Center Phone: 248-477-5255 30405 W. 12 Mile Rd Farmington Hills, Mi 48334

2. People go to chiropractors for 1 of 4 reasons: • Symptom Relief • Correction of a major condition • Prevention of illness • Wellness and a better world

3. The 10 Danger Signals • Nerve tension • Headaches • Stiffness of neck • Pain in chest • Pain between shoulders • Stiffness of pain in lower back • Restless nights • Tired hips and legs • Numbness in arms and legs • Painful joints

4. True Health Is: • Dorlands:A state of optimal physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity. • Webster's:A condition of wholeness in which all of the organs are functioning 100% of the time. • Gray's Anatomy:The purpose of the brain and nerve system is to control and coordinate the function of all tissues, organs, and systems in the body and to adapt the organism (body) to it's environment. • Vertebral Subluxations Complex: An interference to function causing a lack of health on every level

5. Chiropractic is the: • Clinical Science:of evaluating the Vertebral Subluxation Complex • Clinical Art:of reducing, correcting and preventing the Vertebral Subluxation Complex, allowing a return of better function and better health, on every level • Philosophy:of life and health. That believes there is an internal wisdom in all living things. That maintains their existence, that heals sickness, and that allows the development of their full potential...as long as it is not interfered with

6. Frequently Asked Questions Q: What about the Brain and Nerve System? A: The brain and nerve system: Brain Stem • Basic drives • Appetite • Anger - Pleasure • Reproduction • Tissue, organ &system function of itself, the body and the spine

7. FAQ Q: What about the Brain and Nerve System? A: The brain and nerve system: Cerebellum • Coordination • Fine muscle movement • Balance

8. FAQ Q: What about the Brain and Nerve System? A: The brain and nerve system: Cerebral Hemispheres - Higher Functions • Consciousness • Orientation and Education • Mood and Behavior • Knowledge • Judgment • Calculation • Memory • Language and Speech • Sense Integration • Voluntary Movement

9. FAQ Q: What about the Brain and Nerve System? A: The brain and nerve system: The Nerve System • The communication link between the brain to all parts of the body

10. FAQ Q: What about the Spine? A: The brain is protected by a number of interlocking bones called the skull. • The spinal cord and the spinal roots are protected within 24 movable bones called the spinal column or the spine. • The skull sits on a series of 24 small movable bones (vertebrae), somewhat like donuts stacked one on top of another.

11. FAQ Q: What about the Spine? A: The brain is protected by a number of interlocking bones called the skull • Spinal Discs - in between each spinal bone there are cushions of cartilage called discs. • Spinal Joints - in between each spinal bone there are two spinal joints allowing the bones to fit into each other and to slide smoothly during motion. • The pelvis - the skull and spine sit on top of the pelvis. • The spine must be kept in proper alignment and motion so that it will not cause an injury to the nerves or an interference to the delicate innate impulses over these nerves from the brain to the body. This is truly the basis of 100% health.

12. FAQ Q: What about the Vertebral Subluxation Complex? A: The five components of VSC • The spinal joints sprain - Stuck, Too loose, Misaligned • The nerves are injured - Pinched nerve, Irritated nerve • The spinal muscles are injured -Spasm-scar tissue, Weak-scar tissue • Inflammation - Widespread inflammation, Widespread scar tissue • Degeneration-Decay - The Spine-Subluxation Degeneration, The Body

13. FAQ Q: What about the Vertebral Subluxation Complex? A: The five components of VSC • Diseases of tissues • Diseases of organs • Diseases of systems • Diseases of the entire body VSC - A major cause of sickness on every level - physically, mentally and socially

14. FAQ Q: What are the causes of Vertebral Subluxation Complex? A: Causes of VSC Childbirth Chemical Pollution • Air • Water • Food Occupational Drugs Mental • Environmental Stress • Psychological Stress Physical • Falls, jars, shocks • Jolts, slips • Occupational hazards and habits • Auto accidents • Posture, gait • Sports injuries • Housework • VSC causes VSC

15. FAQ Q: What does Vertebral Subluxation Complex result in? A:Vertebral Subluxation Complex results in Abnormal Spinal Function • Back discomfort, pain, disability • degeneration of spine and spinal tissue • Injury and interference to the nervous system Abnormal Body Functions without appropriate nerve system control and coordination the • Tissues and joints get sick • Organs get sick • Systems get sick • Entire body gets sick • Body and mind become better "hosts" for any stress VSC always causes more VSC and is the direct cause of subluxation

16. FAQ Q: What are the Correction of Vertebral Subluxation Complex? A:Correction ofVertebral Subluxation Complex Better Spinal Function • Spinal muscles • Spinal ligaments • Spinal joints • Posture • Gait • Reduced subluxation degeneration Better Whole Body Function • Spine improved • Nerve systems improved • All organs, systems and tissues improved • Attitude and outlook improved • Improved resistance • Improved healing • Increased wellness

17. FAQ Q: What about Chiropractic and Children? A:Chiropractic and Children • All children should be examined for VSC and begin Chiropractic care immediately. • A life of VSC prevention is fundamental to a healthy, wholesome, vital, enthusiastic life.