How Do I Get the Most Out of My Treatment Plan with Dr. Nick?
The most important part of healing and getting better when coming to Naturopathic Muscle and Joint Clinic, is to know that you (the patient) are an important part of the process of healing. The doctor’s responsibility is to figure out why you are having these problems in the first place.
The doctor’s responsibility is figuring out what needs to be done in the office at the time of the visit to have you walking out feeling better.
The doctor seeks to educate the patient as to what the problem is and what is the root cause of the problem while navigating through what are often layers of symptoms.
It is Dr. Nick's intention to empower the patient as to how they can help themselves to get well as quickly as possible and stay well and informed.
To maximize healing:
- Exercise: Follow exercises recommended and the frequency they are to be done.
- Supplements: Take the supplements as prescribed, communicate questions and problems.
- Diet: Follow the diet protocol the best that you can. If you have problems, ask for more information and ideas.
- Rest: All health improves with proper rest.
- Educate: When you understand why you are making changes for your health, you will have more incentive to stick with the plan, rather than letting it go by the wayside.
Remember, the problem that brought you to Naturopathic Muscle and Joint Clinic in the first place is usually just the tip of the iceberg (symptom, pain or disease). The hidden cause that was uncovered in your visit has been simmering and brewing there for a very long time. Thus another very key factor in getting better is realizing that there is no “magic bullet” to get you better immediately and keep you there.
Being healthy and staying healthy requires time and energy. The payoff though, is wonderful!