It is important to ensure proper health and nutrition for bones
to stay strong throughout your life. Adequate calcium intake and
physical activity can help keep bones healthy.
Back and Neck Care
Back pain is one of Americans’ most common medical
ailments. Chiropractic and other specialized care centers can be
a resource for patients suffering from a variety of conditions such
as lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica,
spinal stenosis, ear infections, neurological conditions, or
scoliosis. The nervous system controls all of the cells and organs
in your body, which is why chiropractors focus on the health and
proper alignment of the spine.
Patients with the types of issues above often seek professional
chiropractic therapy to relieve the pain they are experiencing
rather than taking medication. Chiropractic care can start
by addressing general wellness or looking directly at disease
prevention. Patients have reported several health benefits
including:
• Improved sleep
• More energy
• Better mood
• Reduced need for medication
• Relief from pain
Some general ways to keep your back and neck healthy are
regular exercise, stress management, proper posture, healthy
weight, nutrition for strong bones, wearing appropriate shoes,
and not smoking.
Foot Health
It is important to stay healthy from head to toe, including your
feet. There are 26 bones and 33 joints in your foot and ankle,
making the possibility for issues very high. From sprains and
fractures to ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, and athlete’s foot,
we may find ourselves hiding our foot problems in a pair of shoes.
But overlooking foot health can lead to greater problems if left
untreated. Taking a few simple steps to ensure foot health is easy
to do:
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