Dr Barrie Lewis's background started as a high school teacher of mathematics and physical science for seven years, followed by four years study in Lombard, Illinois in the United States at the National University of Health Sciences. Thereafter came the exciting and challenging part of bringing better health to thousands of people with chiropractic, a nutritionally sound diet, and plenty of exercise, in South Africa and the Netherlands.
Probably the biggest challenge has been trying to convince folk there are no short cuts to wellness, no magic bullets. We humans are always looking for an easier way out; we are very reluctant to change our habits. Sometimes I think we would rather die than give this or that up, or start doing some specific exercise program. Yes, there have been times of cynicism, fed up with patients wanting a sugar coated pill that will bring them sparkling good health; pie in the sky.
Spines are difficult; period. It's with good reason that after cardiovascular disease and cancer, treatment for spinal conditions, in particular lower back pain, is the third greatest user of medical insurance funds.
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