A Unique Way to Treat and Care for Patients Interview with Dr Barry F. Decker
Dr. Barry F. Decker has been a chiropractor in Hong Kong since 1991. Before that, he practiced in Australia for some time. Dr. Decker has a unique way when it comes to treating and caring for his patients. He believes in using a more holistic approach. I used to relate the word ‘chiropractor’ to a doctor of some sort who basically cracks my bones. Even though there are those practitioners out there who practice this way, Dr. Decker showed me that this isn’t the only way a chiropractor can treat. He uses a low force treatmentand, by taking into account a patient’s lifestyle as a whole, he guides and teaches his patients correct methods of healing.
I learned a lot about health and healing from Dr. Decker in a short time. Here are some interesting facts for you to consider:
Chiropractors focus on the body’s nervous system. They achieve this in many different ways; one of which is manipulating/specifically adjusting the skeletal structure in order to affect the nerves beneath. Many people often think they should only visit a chiropractor when they feel pain, but actually this is something we can/could all benefit from on an on-going basis, even if we don’t actually feel any pain in a particular place.
Regular check-ups and treatments/adjustments by a chiropractor can lead to enhanced energy, a stronger immune system and overall better health. So definitely go see a chiropractor if you’re one of those people who sit hunched over the computer for many hours every day or feel sluggish all the time but can’t really figure out why.
Another thing I learned from Dr. Decker is that chiropractors respect the body’s natural healing mechanism. They aid the body through their treatments/adjustments in order for the body to heal itself and function better.
More exercise such as Tai Chi, Yoga or even walking can help you to maintain a better nervous system and therefore, better health. Yes, instead of waiting in that long line to get on the escalator in the MTR, just use the stairs!
When exercising, remember to warm-up a little as well as stretch first and maybe even do some cardio before a workout not only to prepare the muscles for the coming stress, but to also get in the right frame of mind for the exercise.
Children need to get schoolbags that support the weight around the hips as well as on the shoulder. Also, bags with wheels are a good alternative as long as the user alternates his or her hands in order to build up both sides of the body.