A popular Slidell chiropractor is Robbin Smith. For a boy born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, growing up with a father who practiced chiropractor medicine and mom who smoked marijuana on the weekends, Robbin spent most of his early years in Mobile and the surrounding area. “My mom cooked me lunch every day,” he recalls. “Then I went out to eat during the day, but if I had a cigarette I would have come home and smoked. My father never quite made it as a chiropractor doctor.” Instead, he remained a child throughout his adult life working on his family farm, playing sports and traveling all over the world.

As a chiropractor in Mobile, Alabama for the last 30 years, Smith has witnessed firsthand the effects of improper diet and improper stress on our bodies. He has watched physical fitness deteriorate as the amount of physical activity declines. Regular exercise also has become difficult for some families. The increased use of pharmaceutical drugs, especially cardiac and pain killers has created a “catching up” that has begun to affect our health in a negative way. One of the concerns that has been brought up time again is the problem of obesity. “I see overweight people running down the road and being stopped by a police officer,” Smith says.

As a chiropractor in Mobile, Alabama for the last thirty years, Robbin has witnessed first hand the affects of improper diet. “Now, you might say, ‘What’s so bad about obesity?’ Well, for one thing it contributes to high blood pressure and other health issues,” he explains. “And what’s even worse about obesity is that it can shorten your lifespan. So, if you are overweight you need to get off the couch and into a gym.”

Smith says that losing weight is very important and he is not hesitant to give his patients a crash diet at the beginning of his sessions. However, he emphasizes the importance of exercise after the initial weight loss. “The most popular Slidell chiropractor in town” he jokes.

There are many other benefits that chiropractors in Mobile can offer their patients. Many chiropractors offer a full range of services including pregnancy tests, sinus problems and even Chinese medicine. Smith feels that the best part about being a chiropractor is being able to help others. “Cranial sacral adjustment can correct a misalignment that can lead to headaches, backaches, neck pain and earaches.

If you are interested in becoming a popular slide chiropractor, then all that you need to do is find a school that offers programs. Many schools also have online courses as well. You will be trained on the job and should have no trouble adjusting patients. You may be surprised at how quickly you are able to make a huge difference in someone’s life with this wonderful vocation.