As you age, doing flexible movements might be difficult, or cause pain. You may also have limited mobility as you age. you may check the Australian Chiropractors Association (ACA) mobility test to see how you go.
Chiropractic adjustments may improve your mobility and overall wellness, here are the reasons why.
Understanding the body as we age
When you get older, a bunch of musculoskeletal issues may arise, this includes arthritis, muscle stiffness, and even joint breakdown. Adding chiropractic adjustments to your wellness routine is a big step to keep your body moving and maintain your balance.
Chiropractic solutions for healthy aging
Mobility exercises – Stretching your muscles through a series of exercises can efficiently increase your flexibility and range of motion. This allows you to keep your balance and avoid falling.
Regular chiropractic adjustment – The natural benefits of chiropractic care include the alignment of your spine and promoting better overall health and wellness. With chiropractic adjustments, your spine and muscles will be more relaxed.
Pain Management – If you want to go for a natural and safer way to target your body pains, consider getting chiropractic help. Your chiropractor can make adjustments that can target the root cause of your pain, potentially providing some relief.
Resistance Training – As we age our muscle mass greatly reduces. Resistance training helps us prevent that by maintaining or building new muscle tissue. This leads to better recovery from injury, less fragility and more overall strength
Remember, aging should not stop you from maintaining your mobility, flexibility, and balance. Incorporating a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and chiropractic care can help you along the way.
Schedule chiropractic care with Northcote
Northcote Health & Wellness aims to provide the best health of your life through chiropractic care and a healthy lifestyle. On your first visit, Dr Chris will directly assess and give you a customised treatment plan based on your case.
Take a step towards a better lifestyle. Book your session online or call us at 03 8899 6370.
