New Patient Orientation Handout

Nervous System FactsYour Brain

· Has more than 100 billion neurons.

· Stores more than 100 trillion bits of information.

· Regenerates constantly and can renew its cells, even in adulthood.

· Communicates via the spinal cord to every cell of your body through 45 miles of nerves.

· Nerves relay over 3 million messages every second between your brain and every cell in your body at speeds up to 170 m.p.h.

· Regeneration is possible with chiropractic care.

How Spinal Subluxations Happen· The birth process.

· Learning to walk.

· Childhood play, growth spurts.

· Body weight changes.

· Physical, chemical and mental stress.

· Intense emotional experiences.

· Auto accidents, work injuries.

· Environmental toxicity, food poisoning.

· Sports injuries, intensive training.

· Hormonal changes.

· Poor posture, excess sitting.

· Trips, falls.

· Sickness, disease.

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