People visit chiropractors for many reasons. Last year alone, nearly 62 million people visited a chiropractic office and it was reported that 77% found their care very effective.
Spinal health is imperative to overall health. The numerous benefits of chiropractic care can help improve the overall quality of life and increase health, all without the use of drugs or surgery.
Here, we break down five ways a chiropractor can help you live a healthier, happier life in the New Year.
Back Pain
Back pain is the leading reason people visit the chiropractor, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Back pain is very common and is reported amongst one of the top reasons reported for missed work.
However, what most people don’t realize is that most back pain is mechanical, which means it’s not caused by a serious condition. Chiropractic care, which doesn’t utilize prescription medications, can often assess the problem and correct it through spinal manipulation.
Better Posture
Many people spend eight hours or more a day sitting down, which makes maintaining good posture a constant struggle. Good posture is very important because as it helps us move in ways that doesn’t strain muscles and ligaments. Bad posture repeated over time can lead to health issues. Chiropractic treatments, over time, can help realign the neck and spine to improve posture and relieve pain.
Immune System
As previously mentioned, spinal health is imperative to overall health. When the nervous system is not working properly, different parts of the body are not receiving vital signals to function properly. We need a strong immune system to recover from illness quickly and efficiently. Chiropractic manipulation can help maintain and build up a strong immune system.
Sleep Better
Lack of sleep leads to a multitude of issues. Common reasons people do not sleep well are due to pain, stress, and overall body aches. Proper spinal alignment increases the opportunity for a deeper slumber. Chiropractic care improves sleep over time with increased pain relief and
overall health and wellness.
Stress and Mood Elevation
When a person is in pain, their mood usually reflects their discomfort. Balancing the body’s nervous system leads to a balanced cortisol levels in the body. The nervous system is responsible for pain signals and when the spine is not properly aligned, the entire body can feel the effect.
Chiropractic care has been proven to improve issues such as depression and ADHD with regular chiropractic care. A balanced body leads to balanced emotions and a well-adjusted body allows a person to manage stress better.
Are you ready to see how chiropractic care can help you lead a healthier and balanced life in 2019? To learn more about your health and wellness, schedule a consultation with Knight Family Chiropractic by visiting here.