Too many people wait until they show a significant decline in health before they come in for treatment. It is common in our culture to accept declines in health as we age as an inevitability. However, we have contrary to popular belief we can continue to live a life of optimal health as we get older. This article will discuss some of the common beliefs about health, and how you can make chiropractic medicine an important part of your wellness plan.
How Lifestyle Affects Wellness in Santa Cruz
The decisions and actions we make throughout our day affect the health of our bodies, and can produce health problems that may not show symptoms. This includes choices as simple as how we eat, how we sit, and how we react to a situation emotionally. For example, if you spend most of your days sitting at a desk, the way in which you hold your arms and head can have a major impact on your shoulders and neck, as well as your entire body.
This is because all of the nerve clusters that send messages throughout the body originate in the spinal column. When the vertebrae of the spine become misaligned, there are scores of potential impacts this can have on your health. The same principle applies when it comes to how we express emotions. For example, if you are chronically tensing your shoulders due to stress or anxiety, this can have an impact that extends beyond your shoulders and into other regions of the body. Overall, even if you don’t feel sick, we might require a little extra treatment to prevent our daily activities from impacting our long term health.
Why We Need Wellness Treatment
You may not feel sick today, but that does not mean your body is functioning properly. If your nervous system is being prevented form sending signals to other organs and systems in the body, things may not be working as well as they should be. A regular wellness treatment program can work to restore your spinal health and mobility. After receiving treatment, patients often find that they have more energy and do not get sick as frequently. When the body’s nervous system is functioning properly, it can have a positive impact on your digestion, heart beat, skin tone, blood flow, overall mobility, and more.
Chiropractic Treatment as Part of a Wellness Treatment Plan
Treatments help keep the integrity of the nervous system intact, and are an excellent choice to incorporate into your personal wellness plan. Regular, gentle adjustments can help ensure that your daily impacts of your life do not contribute to the decline of your health overtime. By performing a thorough examination, of your physical state and health history, chiropractors can help detect health problems before they develop into serious issues. Call now to set up a consultation with Sawyer Chiropractic Group!