Cameron Stewart, D.C.

Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here.

My eight years serving as a Navy Corpsman with the Marines, especially during deployments to Afghanistan (OEF) and Iraq (OIF), were incredibly formative. Working on the front lines, providing medical care in challenging and often dangerous situations, gave me a profound appreciation for the human body’s resilience, but also its vulnerability.

Seeing trauma firsthand teaches you that healing isn’t just about patching wounds or setting bones. True recovery involves the entire person – physically, mentally, and neurologically. You witness how injuries, even seemingly localized ones, can have widespread effects. You see how stress impacts healing, how mobility affects morale, and how crucial the nervous system is in coordinating the entire recovery process.

This perspective deeply influences how I approach care as a chiropractor today. While thankfully the challenges my patients face here in North Florida are different, the principles of healing remain the same. My own journey managing chronic pain from herniated discs and years of physical wear-and-tear further reinforced this belief.

Chiropractic and the Holistic View of Healing:

Chiropractic care, at its core, recognizes the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Our role is to help remove interference so that process can happen optimally. This aligns perfectly with the lessons learned in medicine under pressure:

1. Focus on the Nervous System: As a Corpsman, maintaining vital signs and neurological function was paramount. As a chiropractor, focusing on the spine is key because it houses and protects the nervous system – the master controller of all body functions, including healing and repair. Removing spinal misalignments helps ensure clear communication between the brain and the body.
2. Addressing Root Causes: Just like stabilizing a patient requires addressing the underlying injury, chiropractic seeks the root mechanical cause of pain and dysfunction, not just masking symptoms.
3. Importance of Mobility: Getting patients moving safely as soon as feasible is crucial for recovery – preventing stiffness, improving circulation, and boosting spirits. Chiropractic focuses on restoring proper joint motion.
4. Mind-Body Connection: The stress and emotional toll of injury or chronic pain are real. While chiropractic adjustments directly address the physical structure, the resulting pain relief and improved function can positively impact mood, sleep, and overall well-being, creating a positive feedback loop for healing.

Whether recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition like mine, or simply striving for better health, supporting your body’s foundational systems – especially your spine and nervous system – is key. It’s about facilitating the incredible healing power that already exists within you.

Let’s work together to support your body’s natural ability to heal and function at its best. Visit www.drcam.rocks to start your journey.

Stay resilient,

Dr. Cam