Every year we tend to plan ahead and set goals for our future. One’s health and well-being is often top of these lists.
The United Chiropractic Association offer a list of reasons why getting a chiropractic adjustment is good for you and therefore a perfect choice for you to consider adding to your personal goals Each statement is supported by peer-reviewed articles which back up the benefits of regular chiropractic care.
1. It is good for your nervous system
This is the system that controls and regulates every function in the body.
2. It is good for your posture
3. It is good for your brain function
Evidence suggests that getting adjusted may help improve vision, reading ability, memory, alertness and energy.
4. It keeps your joints young and well lubricated
An adjustment can help restore normal joint movement and help remove joint adhesions or scar tissue.
5. It is good for your overall health
Measurement of ‘serum thiol levels’ reveal the higher the level the healthier you are or the less chance of disease. People without pain or symptoms and were getting adjusted had high serum thiol levels.
6. It is good for your family
7. It can make you more flexible
Getting adjusted and stretching can help your muscles to relax.
8. It can make your muscles stronger and more flexible
Adjustments can improve neurological control and muscle strength.
9. It can improve your co ordination
Significant improvement to hand-eye co-ordination can occur following a series of adjustments.
10. It is an effective treatment for back pain
Still unsure? We do offer a free spinal assessment where you will meet with one of our practitioners in order to discuss the suitably of specific treatments to your personal needs
Remember when setting your goals for yourself, don’t bite off more than you can chew, set achievable goals that are enjoyable and will eventually become second nature and a way of life.
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References:
http://cdn2.perfectpatients.com/global/other/UCA_Why_get_adjusted.pdf
Haldeman, S. Neurological Effects of the Adjustment. JMPT 2000; 23
Troyanovich et al. Structural rehabilitation of the spine and posture: rational for treatment beyond resolution of symptoms. JMPT 1998
Terret, A.G. Cerebral dysfunction: a theory to explain some of the effects of Chiropractic manipulation. Chiropractic Technique 1993; 5
Nugent-Derfus GE, et al. Continuous passive motion applied to whole joints stimulates chondrocyte biosynthesis of PRG4. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2007 May;15(5):566-74.
Surrogate Indication of DNA Repair in Serum After Long Term Chiropractic Intervention – A Retrospective Study Clayton J. Campbell Bio, Christopher Kent Bio, Arthur Banne Bio, Amir Amiri Bio, and Ronald W. Pero Bio. JVSR. February 18, 2005.
Fox, M. Effect on hamstring flexibility of hamstring stretching compared to hamstring stretching and sacroiliac joint manipulation. Clinical Chiropractic – Volume 9, Issue 1, March 2006, Pages 21-32
Smith DL, Cox RH. Muscular strength and chiropractic: theoretical mechanisms and health implications. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research 1999-2000; 3(4):1-13.
Dean L. Smith, DC, PhD, Marvin J. Dainoff, PhD, and Jane P. Smith, DC. & The effect of a Chiropractic adjustment on movement time… Fitts law. JMPT May 2006
Meade et al. Low back pain of mechanical origin: randomised comparison of chiropractic and hospital outpatient treatment. British Medical J, 1991