Chiropractic For All Stages of Life

By James Hook, DC

Bethesda Chiropractic Center

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Chiropractic For All Stages of Life

People have been turning to chiropractic health care for over a century. They have sought treatment for a wide variety of ailments, from migraines to heel pain. Chiropractic is an appropriate health-care choice for many circumstances, including

Trauma can cause spinal misalignments in the body, distorting your structure and irritating your nerves, bones, ligaments and discs. Any accident can create nerve-damaging misalignments.

When a subluxation has been caused by repetitive stress or overuse, spinal nerves may be impeded. This may negatively affect one’s range of motion, strength, reflexes, endurance, and, ultimately, performance.

Interruption of proper nerve flow may eventually lead to pain, disability, and an overall decrease in the quality of life. You don’t need to live with itwe can help you get to the root of the problem, set your body up to heal, and restore your health.

The additional weight and stress on the body during pregnancy can cause pain in almost any part of the body. Because pregnant women are often reluctant to take any over-the-counter and prescription pain relievers, they often turn to chiropractic care to help alleviate pains associated with pregnancy.

Babies and children grow quickly. A jump, tumble, or fall can jar the body, affecting the spine (and possibly the nervous system), and go undetected for years. Simple factors, such as a heavy backpack or an ill-fitting car seat, can have negative effects on a child’s health.
With these things in mind, it’s evident that babies and children have much to gain from chiropractic care. Regular spinal exams can provide corrective and preventive care for “little ones,” as well as peace of mind for the parent.
Teenagers’ bodies are also growing at a rapid rate. This combined with teenagers thinking they are invincible, sets them up for a wide range of physio-problems.
Imagine your teenager hearing from someone other than you the benefits of proper diet, exercise, posture, and other good lifestyle habits!

There are numerous physio-problems associated with aging, and drugs and surgery are often prescribed to treat these problems. There is little attention paid to actually fixing these problems and almost no emphasis on preventing them. But you need not succumb. Chiropractors understand the effects of aging and have been helping folks deal with the aches and pains associated with aging for decades.

Just as regular maintenance visits are recommended for your car, and regular dental cleanings and check-ups are recommended for your teeth, regular chiropractic check-ups can help detect and prevent spinal stress or joint disorders.
In short, chiropractic health care is a smart choice for most everyone, at any time-you’ll stay healthier longer, and the time and energy saved due to your preventive efforts can be spent on things that are fun to do. A better quality of life awaits you.