The system of medicine practiced by most physicians is oriented toward acute care, the diagnosis, and treatment of trauma or illness that is of short duration and in need of urgent care, such as a broken bone or appendicitis. Physicians apply specific prescribed treatments such as drugs or surgery that aim to treat the immediate problem or symptom. Much like needing to call “911” when your house is on fire, we've been taught there isn't a problem until it's an emergency.

Unfortunately, the acute-care approach lacks the proper methodology and tools for preventing and treating complex chronic diseases. In most cases, it does not consider the unique genetic makeup of each individual or factors such as environmental exposure to toxins. It also does not incorporate the aspects of today's lifestyle that have a direct influence on the rise in chronic disease in modern Western society. Just like hiring a carpenter to remodel your house before it burns to the ground, you can practice health and change through The Wellness Way-Columbia. If you need relief from back pain, sciatica treatment, or headaches in Columbia, MO, we're here to support you.