Here I am, a vegetarian using an expression that ought to be reserved for those of the carnivorous persuasion. Yet the phrase, “bigger fish to fry” comes to mind often when I review clinical findings with persons under care in the practice. That’s because many, if not most of the people we see begin their care here thinking that chiropractic is going to help them feel better. Certainly that seems to be a worthy goal, but when one understands the real value of what we do, then getting out of pain or shedding one’s other symptoms seems trivial by comparison. Yes, people come here with the worthy, yet minimal expectation of feeling better. Little do they know that a precise adjustment, done at the right time and place does so much more. That’s why I say, “I’ve got bigger fish to fry!” 
Here’s the point, those spinal bones that sometimes need to be adjusted have a really important job to do. They protect the vital nerves that link the brain with the rest of the body. We all know that the brain controls and coordinates all functions of the body. And we know that the bones of the spine protect the nerves that link the brain and body. So when a vertebra (spinal bone) isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do it isn’t able to properly do its job of protecting the spinal cord and nerves. Instead it becomes a big insult to the nerve system, literally interfering with life’s communication within the body itself. 
All of this is why we say that our job as chiropractors isn’t to change how you, it’s to allow the body to function properly. There’s a great inner wisdom that knows exactly what to do when that power is unleashed by a gentle, precise adjustment. So remember, chiropractic isn’t about your back and it isn’t about your pain, it’s about your life!