Introducing East Hampton Chiropractor Dr John Kavanaugh
Simply put, I was a skeptic.
My collegiate career began as a scholar athlete at St. Johns University. At that time, I played lacrosse and was majoring in Business/Finance. I was in peak physical condition, but I continually found myself battling severe headaches, sinus problems, and back pain. After several trips to the emergency room for treatment of lower back pain, my best friend recommended I see a chiropractor. I said "No way" and proceeded to give him all of the reasons why I was sceptical of this type of treatment. Like you, I thought chiropractors weren't "real" doctors, only "cracked" necks and generally were unhelpful. Needless to say, I was completely wrong!
I allowed my friend, who was a chiropractic student, to expose me to a new type of treatment. After several adjustments, my headaches and sinus problems were gone and my back was relaxed and no longer ached. Over time, my immune system improved and my overall feeling was healthy and energized. I was trasformed! I'm no longer a sceptic, but now a believer!!!
After receiving my undergraduate degree in Business, I really felt compelled to pursue a medical degree in chiropractic. My friend from school had opened my eyes to a field that embodied everything I believed and practiced in my own life. After years of suffering as a child and young adult, I was pain-free, symptom free and HEALTHY!
I wanted to share this with others. I wanted people to experience the same relief I had found through chiropractic care.
At my practice, my main goal is to heal the sick and suffering. People first come to see me because of aches and pains; these are all signs that your body isn't working properly. What I do is facilitate the body to heal itself by removing interference. Yor brain, spinal cord and nerves all control how your body works. Physical, chemical and/or emotional stresses produce a defensive posture. Muscles contract, locking spinal joints that pinch or iritate nearby nerves. When your nervous system isn't functioning properly, it leads to disease and illness. Chiropractic care helps to restore health naturally without the use of medications or surgery regardless of your age.
The human body is an amazing structure! Chiropractic works because you are a self-healing, self-regulating organism controlled by your nervous system. Through specific spinal adjustments comes improved mind/body communications. Health returns with improved nervous system functioning. Through a series of visits, I show people how to take responsibility for their own health and healing.
I am the proud father of three beautiful children. They were all born at home through natural means. As a family, we are happiest when spending time together outdoors. We love to snowboard, surf and hike all year round. We also have horses and ride as often as possible.
We are excited about life and passionate about living. Our philosophy is "HAVE FUN!"
I follow my own advice. What I tell patients to do to build a healthy balanced lifestyle, I in turn do myself. I get regular weekly chiropractic care as well as acupuncture. I also get massages regularly to help facilitate the removal of toxins trapped in the muscles and body tissue. I believe the body is capable of healing itself, so I never use antibiotics. Symptoms are a way of the body telling us something is off balance. When you take antibiotics, your masking those symptoms and not finding the root of the problem.
There's more to chiropractic care than relief of headaches and back pain! If you are interested in restoring your health and feeling your best, give us a call so we can take your first step towards better health.
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