A Periodic Adjustment Can Make Your Life a Bit Easier
By Paul Rothbart
Chiropractors have arrived on the scene and are now recognized by the public as healthcare professionals. But many still think of them as "back doctors." That they only treat people who have suffered a horrible back injury or were both with a genetic spine problem. Chiropractors can certainly treat a bad back, but they can also do a lot more. Even if your back is generally healthy, visiting a chiropractor regularly for an exam and adjustment could improve your health and make your life a bit easier.
Chiropractors Treat the Whole Body
The chiropractic approach is holistic. Adjustments to the spine are a major part of it but so too are adjustments to individual joints as well as working on muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The goal is to get the entire body functioning as one, just as it was designed to do. Chiropractic procedures are not invasive and don't involve medication. There are no side effects or risk of addiction, nor the added cost of prescription drugs.
Spinal Health Is Vital
There is no body part more important than the spine. The skeleton is the support structure and the spine is its base. Every body part connects directly or indirectly to the spine. Inside the vertebrae is the spinal cord, the body's main nerve conduit. Every signal and every sensation that goes to and from the brain travels through it. Even a slight disc compression or subluxation can push on the spinal cord and cause pain, numbness, or tingling in virtually any part of the body. A chiropractor is highly trained in diagnosing problems with the spine and adjusting them, relieving pain and helping the whole body function properly.
Little Known Benefits
There are lesser-known but no less helpful benefits of chiropractic care. Many chiropractic patients find that they sleep better when making regular visits. Better sleep will always improve your mental and physical health. Stress can be detrimental to maintaining good health. There are patients who report that stress and anxiety are easier to manage. Some chiropractic clients have experienced immune system boosts and even better focus. If you experience just one of these benefits, regular adjustments are well worth the time.
Yes, chiropractors can treat bad backs. But they can do much more. Consider a visit to The Joint Chiropractic. No appointment is needed. You may find that having an adjustment on a regular basis helps you stay healthy and enjoy life a little more.
To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Palm Harbor, Fla.