Roadblocks to Optimal Health? Chiropractic Can Help!

By Donna Kostiew

Weight loss can sometimes be very elusive, and many people often find themselves jumping from one diet program to the next. But don’t we all know that that dieting, and dieting alone, is rarely the one-stop answer to our weight loss goals? Maintaining a healthy weight has to include eating nutritious, real foods and getting plenty of exercise as well. But what if you already do that and still aren’t achieving success? What else can be wrong?

Roadblocks to Optimal Health

There could be any number of reasons you aren’t reaching your goals (and the reasons are sure to vary for each person) but the best way to troubleshoot is to tackle it from all angles. Here are some common mistakes that may be holding you back.

You’re working out, yet you’re still sedentary – How is that even possible, you ask? Well, even if you exercise a couple of times a week, chances are that if you sit at a desk all day and then couch potato it at night on the days you don’t work out, you are still living a sedentary life. This doesn’t mean you need to add more gym time, it just means you need to move more on your “off” days. Get a pedometer and keep track of your steps. Find a realistic goal to reach … many people recommend 10,000 steps per day … and take measures to add them in during your work days.

You're not being mindful of your eating habits – It truly is hard to remember everything we eat during the week because some of it is so mindless. The leftover french fries on our children’s plate, the candy dish on our coworker’s desk, the extra cocktail during happy hour are often the culprits of mindless eating and drinking. By keeping track of everything you eat and drink you will soon be able to see where and when the bad habits come out.

You aren’t sleeping enough – Too little sleep has been associated with weight gain because our bodies rely on our circadian rhythm. The body functions optimally when meals and sleep occur at the same time each day. So put sleep high on your priority list!

You’re in pain, so exercise is limited – Have you ever worked out while in pain? I have, and although I was still exercising, my workout was limited because of my discomfort. I exercised less, I cut my workout time in half, my pain superseded my motivation and desire. And although everyone experiences aches and pains throughout their life, if it is affecting your workouts, it has to be addressed.

Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractic care can help many of these issues. Your chiropractor will provide targeted adjustments that will offer improved health, better sleep, and a reduction in pain. The adjustments will help your body function better so that it can do exactly what it was designed for: movement. So come on in to The Joint Chiropractic and start reaching the goals you have set for yourself.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in San Antonio, Texas.