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4 Takeaways From a Chiropractic Visit

By Brandi Goodman 

The chiropractor provides much more than an adjustment. The doctor you see has lots to offer you in way of advice and guidance on many health matters. You'll receive several takeaways from your chiropractic visit that you should be sure to utilize. 

Nutrition Advice

Chiropractors provide some counseling on nutrition. Though you could see a specialized nutritionist for this sort of thing, chiropractors can provide insight on specific foods that can ease joint pain and keep your bones strong. They advise you on more than just eating healthy. Drinking water and eating foods that can help with joint pain, such as walnuts, berries, broccoli, and fatty fish, is often recommended.

Proper Exercise Guidance

Each person will be instructed on the exercises he or she should be completing. Your chiropractor may provide you with some guidance on how best to do these exercises and maintain proper form even when experiencing pain. Some patients may need to focus on strengthening their lower back while others need to do more minor stretches to gain flexibility if they hardly have any. 

Healthy Habits

Your chiropractor may advise you on some additional healthy habits you should maintain following your visit. Keeping proper posture while sitting or standing, limiting screen time, and holding the neck in place and bringing a phone or tablet to eye level instead of looking down at it are just a few of the potential instructions he may provide. The goal is to get you to change your habits so that you can avoid the pain you've been experiencing in the future. 

Occupational Modification Guidelines

Your job may be the culprit for your pain. For this reason, the chiropractor might instruct you to make some occupational modifications that will help you to prevent this same pain from here on out. If you spend all day sitting, the doctor may recommend you stretching your legs out beneath your desk often. You could also try getting up and walking around more if you're able. Take a walk on your lunch break so you're getting your blood flowing. If you stand all day and are on your feet, it is also important to stretch. You don't want your joints to become stiff and inflexible. Taking a seated break is also necessary. Shifting from one foot to the other while you're standing helps to keep the weight balanced. Wearing supportive and comfortable shoes is equally important. 

You'll receive much more than an adjustment when you see a chiropractor. Though the adjustment may relieve some of your discomfort at the time, the takeaways you receive from your chiropractor can be utilized in your daily life as a way to prevent further pain from occurring. Always take what your chiropractor says into consideration and use the advice to make better choices and form better habits for a healthier you. Doctors at The Joint Chiropractic are waiting to help. 

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Peoria, Ariz.

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