Aging Gracefully With Chiropractic Care

When you think about growing older, what do you envision for your future?  Do you picture yourself spending time with friends and family?  Do you imagine remaining active and vibrant?  Do you envision continuing to use your unique talents and skills to make a contribution to your community?  Good health doesn’t just happen.  There are many empowering actions you can take throughout your life to increase the probability that you will age gracefully and enjoy a high quality of life well into your golden years.  Here are a few reminders why getting adjusted regularly has numerous benefits for your health as you age.

• Proper Posture
  Too often you will see seniors whose posture has deteriorated to the point that they are no longer able to walk upright.  Regular chiropractic adjustments will help to maintain the integrity of the structure of your spine.  Proper posture promotes good health and makes you look years younger!  Proper posture also lends itself to encouraging the following points…
• Improved Balance and Coordination
  Some sobering statistics have demonstrated that among older adults, falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal injury-related hospital admissions.  Improved communication between your brain and body via the spinal cord, and proper alignment of the spine improves balance and coordination, lessening the chances of a dangerous fall.
• Remaining Active
  Maintaining the structure and function of your spine will help to keep you active.  An active lifestyle is key to maintaining your quality of life as you age.  The health benefits of exercise are numerous and well-documented.  Some of them include increased stamina and muscle strength, reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes, reduction in anxiety and depression, and healthier joints and bones.  All of these benefits and more increase the probability of living independently for longer and enjoying a higher quality of life.

  As a Japanese proverb wisely states:
  Only staying active will make you want to live 100 years.

Here’s to aging gracefully!

Dr. Derek and Marisol Haughton