5 Reasons Chiropractic Should Be A Part Of Your Healthcare Routine

London Wellness Group

Chiropractic gets a bad rap.

There are some who don't believe that spinal adjustments can solve all the problems chiropractors claim they can.

But the truth is, chiropractic treatments should be a part of your healthcare routine.

Here’s why.

1. An Ounce of Prevention...

Unlike much of traditional medicine, which focuses on treating problems after they have occurred, chiropractic treatment is more concerned with preventing illness.

In other words, getting chiropractic care is like getting a physical check-up or having your teeth cleaned.

When you get regular chiropractic treatments, you're reducing your chances of getting a disease since your body's nervous system will be functioning at its peak.

2. Easing Headaches

By getting chiropractic care you can make sure your nerves are properly functioning and free of stress.

Chiropractic care can also help lower or eliminate excess tension in your head and neck.

If you suffer from headaches, this is good news.

Many chiropractic patients with chronic headaches and migraines have reported feeling significantly better after a chiropractic session.

But if your head doesn't feel better immediately, don't worry; patients have also reported their symptoms lessening gradually, after weeks of chiropractic care.

Either way, your chiropractor will work with you to monitor your condition and tailor your treatments accordingly.

3. Reducing Anxiety and Stress

Do you suffer from stress or anxiety?

If you do, you could really benefit from chiropractic care.

Stress and anxiety leads to excess muscle tension, which can be problematic around the spinal cord.

It can lead to subluxations, which can cause chronic pain and increase tension.

This can lead to even more stress and anxiety.

A vicious cycle – stress causes muscle tension, muscle tension causes stress, and on and on.

By reducing the tension in your muscles, chiropractic can break this cycle.

It can also correct subluxations, vertebra that have shifted out of alignment and can be responsible for some types of chronic pain.

In addition, many chiropractors are familiar with stress management.

They can recommend ways to reduce stress in your life and work with you to develop a plan that will change your diet and lifestyle to get rid of stress naturally.

4. Improve Athletic Performance

Whether an Olympian or a weekend warrior, any athlete wants their body to be operating at peak performance.

Who wants to exercise when they feel tired, achy or sore?

Regular chiropractic treatment helps to keep your body's musculoskeletal system at its best, giving you more freedom to get out and exercise any time you like.

The treatment is so effective that most pro athlete teams now hire a chiropractor to give their players adjustments.

Also, as we've mentioned before, chiropractors can always talk with you about your health and fitness goals, and give you guidance on how to reach them.

5. Help you Work Harder

At some point in your life, you've probably heard the phrase "Work smarter, not harder."

What could be smarter than making sure your body is free of those work-related injuries that sap your attention and motivation?

Chiropractic treatments can help prevent injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.

It can also alleviate back pain, especially lower back pain due to lack of lumbar support and back pain brought on by performing repetitive jobs like the ones found in factories and warehouses.

Chiropractic has come a long way since it was first practiced in 1895.

While it can help to alleviate and cure minor discomforts, its best use is as a preventative tool to keep your body free from pain.

Contact The London Wellness Group

If you’re interested in discovering how chiropractic can help you, contact The London Wellness Group today.

You’ll get a FREE introductory session.

During that session, you’ll get the chance to sit down with Dr. Bradley Abell, a London Ontario chiropractor, who will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you understand how chiropractic can help you.

Contact The London Wellness Group to book your FREE consultation today.

Until next time,

The London Wellness Group is a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers in London Ontario. We’ve come together with one goal – to provide you with the highest level of chiropractic, wellness, and aesthetic care possible, so you can begin living a happier, healthier, more confident life.