Dr Arthur’s Chiropractic Story

Dr. Arthur’s Story

Drs Hope/Arthur

I was born and raised in Jamaica and I never heard the word “chiropractic” until I came to the U.S. at age twenty. Up to that point, I was brought up believing that healing comes from the outside in the forms of pills, potions, knives, and herbs. Soon after I came to the United States, something happened that changed my life for ever, and in turn, changed many other lives, too. 

At the time, my Dad had a very bad motor vehicle accident. He sustained injuries to his neck and lower back. The pain in his spine was so severe; he could not even bend to put his shoes on, and was unable to go to work. After several weeks of “popping” dozens of pain pills without any lasting relief, he decided to try Chiropractic. Anyway, I will get back to my Dad’s story later. I accompanied my Dad to the chiropractor and it was life changing! I learned that day that the word ‘chiropractic’ is made up of two Greek words, cheirosand praktikos (meaning, “done by hand”). The Chiropractor also explained that doctors do not heal anyone; and pills and surgeries do not cure any disease …but that God created our body with an innate intelligence that gives it the power to heal and regulate itself if there is no interference to the nerve system.  –To quote the Chiropractor “the real doctor is within each of us.” 
Back to my Dad’s story, he got phenomenal results! In two weeks, he was able to return to work. I was so impressed with the philosophy and effectiveness of Chiropractic that I decided not just to become a Chiropractor, but also to marry one, who happens to be my Chiropractor.