Can Chiropractic Care Benefit My Quality Of Life?

Many People Regain Mobility & Relieve Pain Through Regular Chiropractic Care

Pain Relief

Elderly individuals who are experiencing pain and discomfort in their neck, spine, back and joints can greatly benefit from chiropractic care. In fact, chiropractic care is one of the most effective and safest ways to treat spinal related pain. Chiropractors can help readjust misalignments in the spine that may be having an effect on the central nervous system and on different discs, muscles and tendons.

Improved Range of Motion

Many elderly people struggle to move in the way they once did and suffer from a decreased range of motion. This can prevent any person from living the life that they want to and make it difficult to do everyday tasks such as brushing their teeth or putting away their dishes. Chiropractic care can improve range of motion in the neck and spine as well as the extremities.

Boosted Health and Immune System Function

Chiropractic care addresses subluxations along the nervous system. When subluxations occur, the nervous system is unable to function in the way it is supposed to and it can prevent the brain from sending important messages throughout the body. When elderly individuals receive routine care their nervous system and their immune system can function properly, meaning less sick days and fewer chances of catching illnesses.

Relief From Arthritis

Regular chiropractic care, specifically care focused on joint arthritis can greatly improve this condition in elderly adults. It can also help relieve the pain and discomfort that often comes with arthritis. Arthritis has become an epidemic among elderly individuals, but routine chiropractic care can help these individuals find the relief they have been looking for without medication.

Decreased Joint Degeneration

Unfortunately, one of the many things that accompanies getting older is decreased joint degeneration. A misalignment in the spine can cause the vertebrae and the discs in the spine to degenerate at a rapid pace. Regular chiropractic care can slow down this process preventing more serious back issues from forming.

Adult Spinal Deformity

Adult Spinal Deformity Is a deviation in the alignment of the spinal column of more than 10 degrees when viewed from the front, or a loss in normal curvature when viewed from the side

major Impact To Quality Of Life

Severe Pain & Discomfort

reduced Function

*Adult Spinal Deformity Is Commonly Associated With A Forward-Bending Posture And Increased Hunching Of The Upper Back (Hyperkyphotic Posture).

Treatment For Adult Spinal Deformity

Regular Treatments Can Change The Lives Of People Suffering From A Spinal Deformity

Provide Relief From Pain & Discomfort

Adjust Spine & In Some Cases Correct The Deformity

Improve Function & Range Of Motion

*Depending on the nature of the deformity, the Doctor may use a variety of techniques to bring the spine back into alignment, secure it as necessary with specialized bracing to relieve nerve pain.

Causes Of Adult Spinal Deformity

Individuals Seeking Medical Attention For This Condition Usually Fall Into One Of Five Categories

1. Developed a deforming curvature of the spine in childhood or adolescence which has progressed or become more symptomatic in adulthood

2. Develop De Novo (New) Deformities Resulting From Injury Or “Wear And Tear” Arthritis (Osteoarthritis). Injury-Related Deformities Can Occur At Any Time, While Those Related To Osteoarthritis Develop In Later Adulthood And Progress With Age

3. Has Poor Bone Quality And Osteoporosis That Leads To The Collapse Of Vertebrae, Which Are The “Building Blocks” Of The Spinal Column

4. Has A Specific Focal Problem, Such As A Degenerative Intervertebral Disc Or Spondylolisthesis, A Condition In Which The Affected Vertebra Slips Forward Relative To The Vertebra Below It, Both Of Which Can Cause A “Cascade” Of Degenerative Changes To The Spine

5. Has Had Spinal Surgery In The Past And Due To Ongoing Or Accelerated Wear And Tear (Or Sometimes, Due To The Position Of A Previous Fusion Procedure), Develops a Deformity Of The Spinal Column