Why Spinal Health is Important
By Sara Butler
People are often familiar with the reasons why taking care of your heart, your brain, and your digestive system are important, but what about the spine? Many people aren’t aware of the ways in which their spine can impact their overall health and wellness. But, that’s exactly why chiropractors are here, to help educate you on the ways your spinal health impacts your overall health and what you can do to improve it. Here’s why your spinal health should be important to you.
Your Nervous System
Your nervous system just so happens to be one of the most protected systems in your whole body. That’s because your spine and skull protect the precious structures of your nervous system, structures and organs you literally cannot live without. Your nervous system controls every single function of your body, from breathing to heart rhythm to hormone release. Which means caring for it should be one of your biggest priorities.
The Problem: Restrictions and Dysfunction
Your chiropractor seeks out joint dysfunctions and restrictions in your spine that can irritate or impede your nervous system. These things put abnormal pressure on your spinal nerves and other structures such as ligaments, muscles, and tendons to ultimately result in reduced function of the entire body.
Common symptoms of dysfunctions or restrictions that impact the nervous system are:
- Stiffness
- Muscle weakness
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Numbness
- Pain
How Your Chiropractor Can Help
Your chiropractor performs adjustments on your spine and other joints in order to remove any joint dysfunctions and restrictions that are present and may be impeding the function and health of your nervous system. When they’ve removed these restrictions, then your symptoms will hopefully resolve and your entire body will function more optimally. The sooner your chiropractor can treat you, the better chance you have at healing completely – and faster!
If you are experiencing any symptoms, including pain, you should bring them to the attention of your chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic. They can evaluate your spine and try to find the underlying cause of your symptoms to treat you. Even if you’re not experiencing symptoms, getting regular examinations and adjustments at your chiropractor’s office is not a bad idea. After all, you go to the dentist regularly to keep your teeth healthy – your spine isn’t much different!
To learn more about your health and wellness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic.