In the last decade, self-care has come to be regarded as an essential part of healthy living. While some elements deal with mental and emotional health, others address physical well-being, like eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly. A medical doctor may seem like the primary source for help in caring for yourself, but your chiropractor can offer valuable assistance in optimal health as well! How? Keep reading to find out.
Get Better Sleep
One of your basic needs is obtaining enough rest each night. If you struggle with neck or back pain, it can interfere with restorative sleep. Your chiropractor can make sure your joints and spine are properly aligned, allowing you to fall and stay asleep comfortably as well as wake up the next morning feeling energetic and ready for the day.
Have Better Athletic Performance
Even if you aren’t a professional athlete, exercise is an important element of self-care. However, compressed nerves, although tiny, can throw a wrench in your physical activity and as a result potentially compromise your overall health. Regularly visiting a chiropractor for adjustments paves the way for a healthy routine of staying active and performing your best.
Boost Your Immune System
The central nervous system interacts with basically every other system and organ in your body, including your immune system. When your spine, which houses the spinal cord, is compressed or impinged, it can negatively impact the body parts that contribute to your immune system. In contrast, providing ample space enables your body to produce protective cells against bacteria, viruses, and even some forms of cancer.
Improve Brain Function
Controlling your central nervous system, your brain and spinal nerve are constantly communicating with each other. Messages are not only being sent from your brain to your nerves, but also from your nerves to your brain. As a result, if your neck, back, or joints hurt, the nerve activity can affect your brain function, including cognitive abilities and memory. On the other hand, when you don’t have pain, you can think more clearly.
Look and Feel Younger
While walking with a cane or walker often comes with age, it doesn’t necessarily have to. Little aches and pains don’t have to drastically alter the way you move and hold yourself. With the help of your chiropractor, you can continue to walk without assistance and stand in a healthy posture, which will help you look and feel more youthful.
Ultimately, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to manage pain as it comes up as well as prevent future pain from happening. Fortunately, your chiropractor can help keep you on a path toward optimal health and a higher quality of life.
About the Author
Dr. Zinovy Chukhman has been a practicing chiropractor for more than 20 years. He is certified in all four levels by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He uses many methods for treatment, including Gonstead, flexion-distraction, Thompson, and other techniques. To learn more about how chiropractic care can contribute to self-care, contact our Richardson office online or call 972-907-2800 to set an appointment.
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