Growing Older Doesn’t Have to Hurt
It probably goes without saying that as we age our body responds differently than it used to when we were younger. It hardly seems right that our body seems to become less “cooperative,” while our mind appears to improve and become more “inventive.” We’re stiff when we get out of bed; many of the activities we do during the day make us sore in the evening; and, if we’re not cautious, even something as simple as turning too fast or bending over to pick up a dropped object, can cause our back or some other muscle group to go into spasm. But, things don’t need to go from bad to worse because there is natural treatment available that is not only beneficial in slowing down the aging process of the body, but can aid us in avoiding some of those problems completely.
Take arthritis for instance. Most of us would agree that, with the exception of pharmaceuticals, allopathic medicine fails to address this age-related condition. What is the basis for such a limited approach? It is because most medical professionals are only concerned with the symptoms of arthritis. Chiropractic management, in contrast, not only relieves the pain of arthritis, without drugs and their side effects, but it finds the source of the condition and corrects it. Chiropractors, like your Chiropractor in Santa Clara, have been helping men and women suffering from pain caused by arthritis, and other age-related conditions, for over a hundred years.
Arthritic changes happen as your body ages because, over time, wear of certain joints takes place as a consequence of repetitive stresses, as well as years of poor gait, improper posture, and lack of beneficial movement. Chiropractic treatment reestablishes motion in your joints and relieves pain, and it corrects any vertebral misalignment that may be causing irritation and restriction. In addition to causing arthritic changes in the spine and increasing pain, did you know that misaligned vertebra can also weaker your resistance and immunity? It’s an irrefutable fact, and this could be one of the reasons why it may seem that as you get older you experience more health problems and that it frequently takes longer for you to feel better again. Studies have shown that older individuals who are under chiropractic care stay healthier. To put it another way, as you get older, chiropractic adjustments are good for what ails you!
When it comes to the health of the musculoskeletal system, chiropractors are highly knowledgeable whether it’s the small, growing frame of an infant or the full-grown body of a mature adult. Your chiropractor is well aware of the body’s aging process and has exceptional observational and diagnostic skills that help in detecting spinal misalignments and joint problems. A chiropractic examination can, in fact, often reveal certain age-related conditions before they’ve had a chance to create noticeable pain. Furthermore, your Chiropractor in Santa Clara can evaluate your posture and analyze your gait to determine if there are any faulty patterns that might generate further arthritic changes.
So, if you have been feeling your age lately, and you’d like to feel a whole lot better, make an appointment with your Santa Clara Chiropractor today!
Don’t Play With Shoulder Pain
Like the rest of us, you probably ask a lot of your shoulders. They are expected to execute a large number of movements in the course of your day. This assortment of involved motion aids you in doing what you need to do in your life - at work and at play. If you’re suffering from shoulder pain, it’s probably because you’ve been overworking your shoulders. In other words, you might be taking part in repetitive activities such as lifting and other arm actions, especially those done overhead, like throwing a baseball, swinging a golf club or tennis racket, or just setting objects on high shelves. These types of repetitive actions can irritate the nerves in the area, place stress on the joints, and create wear and tear of the tissues surrounding the joints. Although, if your shoulder is healthy, these repetitive motions shouldn’t cause pain. However, if you are experiencing pain in your shoulder, it is a sign that there’s a condition that requires attention.
Shoulder muscles frequently become tight, and even weak, if the nerves are inflamed, and motion is painful and limited. This commonly takes place in the ligaments and a group of muscles (and their tendon attachments) known as the rotator cuff. These muscles and tendons attach your upper arm bone with your shoulder blade plus they help secure the ball of your upper arm solidly in its shoulder socket. It is the consequence of this elegant combination that affords the opportunity for the most significant range of motion of any joint in your body.
The extremity of this shoulder impingement syndrome can range from a slight “catching” pain with movement (particularly raising your arm overhead), to a nearly complete loss of ability to use the shoulder. It is very important not to either ignore your shoulder pain or continue an activity while in pain. It is vitally important for you to get help for your shoulder problem as soon as possible because the problem will only go from bad to worse. Unfortunately, if left untreated, some shoulder challenges, such as Rotator Cuff Syndrome, often end up requiring surgery and an extended rehabilitation. Your chiropractor in Santa Barbara knows just what to do to get you out of pain, and is a specialist in diagnosing and treating muscular-skeletal dysfunction. Santa Barbara Chiropractic management finds the cause of your shoulder pain and it eliminates it at its source. Your chiropractor will assist in restoring proper mobility to your shoulder joints, and will also suggest rehabilitation exercises that will not only support you in getting rid of your current shoulder problem, but will help you to avoid shoulder injuries in the future.
