Seniors are notorious for having problems with arthritis, spinal misalignments and other health problems. However, many seniors are unaware of the benefits chiropractic treatment in West Melbourne, FL, can have on the reduction of pain. Here are some of the most common ways chiropractic care can benefit seniors.
Relieving Pain
Many seniors rely on anti-inflammatory medications and/or pain relievers to ease their pain, but these medications only mask the systems and can have terrible side effects. Chiropractic treatment in West Melbourne, FL, is one of the safest and most effective forms of health care to address and treat pain related to spinal conditions. Abnormalities of the spine and the surrounding soft tissue structures can have a significant impact on other parts of the body, including head, neck, arms and legs. Chiropractors at Clow Chiropractic are specifically trained to identify and treat misalignments of the vertebrae (subluxations) and the effect they have on the central nervous system.
Increased Range of Motion
For many seniors a decrease in range of motion interferes with their ability to do the activities they previously enjoyed. Chiropractic treatment in West Melbourne, FL, has been shown to increase the range of motion in the spine as well as in the extremities. For many seniors, having an increased range of motion means they can garden without pain, finish all 18 holes at the golf course and even pick up their grandchildren.
Increase in Balance and Coordination
Decrease in balance and coordination is a common problem among the aging population, which is typically due to degenerative changes to the cervical spine or from injury. Mechanoreceptors, which are structures located in the posterior joints of the cervical spine, are responsible for transmitting balance and coordination information to the brain. With aging, defects impair the function of mechanoreceptors, which results in a loss of the sense of body awareness. To compensate for the loss of sense in the legs, feet are typically kept wider apart and the steps become irregular and uneven. As the impairment increases, the person is unable to compensate. Chiropractic treatment can help to restore this balance, which will increase the equilibrium and coordination.
Regular Chiropractic Care Increases the Quality of Life
Regular chiropractic care for seniors can significantly increase the quality of life, increase health and wellbeing, decrease joint degeneration and reduce falls; all of which may also help to delay the need to move into an environment that provides round the clock nursing care.
