Many research papers document the benefits of chiropractic care, not only for back and neck pain but as a health care option to maintain the proper functioning of all your body. While regular chiropractic care can enhance everyone’s lifestyle, consider how chiropractic care improves the overall quality of life for those enjoying their “Golden Years.” One research paper, ‘Chiropractic and Geriatrics: Care for the Aging‘, September 2004, was submitted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) to the White House Conference on ‘Aging in the USA’. It provides a number of significant reasons why the senior population should integrate chiropractic care as a component of their regular and ongoing health care. The report concludes that:
In a rapidly aging society, doctors of chiropractic, (along with other health professionals) are well suited to provide optimal health care to this important segment of our society and assist them in maintaining active, quality-based lifestyles.
Seniors who receive regular chiropractic care often report:
- Relief of acute and chronic spinal and extremity pain
- Decreased muscle stiffness and spasms
- Increased sense of balance and co-ordination
- Decreased severity of arthritic pain
- Increased flexibility
- Improved movement and function
- Decreased risk of injury due to falls
- Increased sense of well being
- Increased energy
Your quality and enjoyment of life are increased when you are able to do the things you love such as playing golf or tennis, spending time in the garden, or enjoying quality time with your family or friends. These simple pleasures are a valuable part of life that should be enjoyed and recognised in reducing loneliness.
Who do you know who would benefit from greater mobility and function? Invite them for a visit.