Adding Chiropractic Care to the Story of Your Life
By Donna Stark
One of the most frustrating situations that so many people face on a daily basis is when their pain stops them from “doing” their life. So many believe in the false narrative that as we get older, declining health and happiness and increased discomfort and pain should simply just be accepted. I mean, it’s normal, right? In fact, it has been so normalized that nobody questions it anymore. Even I accept it to a certain degree. There are times when I am reminded of my hip pain after getting up from sitting and the first thing I say to my daughter is “Ugh, your mommy’s getting old.”
So many of us believe that being less mobile, less active, and in constant pain is just an inevitable fact of life. Is this really what we have to look forward to in our retirement, though?
Let Chiropractic Care Prove the Opposite
Chiropractic care can turn this false narrative around. We no longer need to believe that aging is synonymous with pain and frailty. There is a new way of looking at things and your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic is at the heart of this new story. Let’s take a look.
Chapter 1 – The beginning chapter is typically the foundation of the story, and for you, this foundation is having a healthy body. The number one tip for improving your health and staying active and strong is to see your chiropractor regularly. Chiropractic care has worked wonders for millions of people and is the perfect choice for maintaining your overall health and wellness. Some of the benefits it can provide during the aging process are:
- Increased flexibility
- More mobility
- Better balance
- Limited or no pain
- Improved sleep
Chapter 2 – Now it’s time to fill in your story with substance. This includes all the choices you make, every single day, in order to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are some suggestions.
- Pack your diet with foods rich in nutrition
- Remove added sugars and processed food
- Exercise regularly and as often as you can
- Prioritize sleep and rest
- Drink plenty of water
Chapter 3 – Well, since this story only has three chapters, we are going to have it end on a happy note. The final act is all about you enjoying your life with little to no pain and with a full heart. You are making healthy choices every day and are seeing your chiropractor regularly. Your overall health has improved with a nutritious diet and exercise, and your chiropractor has worked wonders. Your spine is aligned, your joints hurt less, and your flexibility, balance, and range of motion have improved so much that you are back to doing what you love most. You are passionately enjoying your life once again.
Start writing your new story today. With over 400 locations nationwide, The Joint Chiropractic makes it easy to start the first chapter, and there are a lot of us that can’t wait to see how your story ends.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Portland, Ore.