2020 will surely go down in history for many things and one of them may be the year of physical inactivity. There has been plenty of opportunity to stay home and watch all your favorite movies and TV shows. All that sitting doesn’t do much for your health and mobility, and chiropractic care can help. Here is how the benefits of chiropractic can help transform your lifestyle from sedentary to one full of movement and mobility.
The Risks of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Our bodies are meant to move. When we live sedentary lifestyles, it can have lasting negative impacts on health and wellness. A sedentary lifestyle has been liked to:
Weight gain
Weakened bones
Loss of muscle strength and endurance
Reduced metabolism
Increased risk of chronic diseases including diabetes and heart disease
Reduced blood circulation
Hormonal imbalances
Increased inflammation
As you can see, the less you move your body, the greater the risk to your overall health and wellness.
Less Movement? More Back Pain
Another reason to keep moving is to reduce and prevent back pain. The less you move, the greater your risk of back pain. When you sit too much, it can cause the muscles in your back to weaken and stiffen and reduce blood circulation to the spine. It can also put an increased amount of pressure on the spinal discs which can lead to herniation and put pressure on the nerves in the back that could cause a pinched nerve. If you are suffering from back pain, a simple solution is to move more with stretching and light exercises which we will be more than happy to suggest during your next adjustment.
How Bird Chiropractic Can Help
There are many health benefits associated with chiropractic, including helping you get out of a sedentary lifestyle. At Bird Chiropractic, Dr. Brandon Bird will evaluate your spinal health to target joint dysfunctions that may be making it more difficult for joints to reach their full range of motion.
Chiropractic adjustments also target joint dysfunction and can help improve the function of the central nervous system. The central nervous system is responsible for communication between the brain and body and when joint dysfunctions are removed, it is better able to send messages to every part of the body helping you to move, sleep, and feel better.
Additionally, chiropractic can help ease the back pain that may have put you on the couch in the first place. By identifying and treating the underlying cause of your pain instead of just treating the symptoms, chiropractic can provide true relief and healing. Chiropractic is a natural, non-invasive, and drug-free treatment so you don’t have to be concerned with recovery time or side effects – just an added bonus!
Your Local Voorhees, NJ Chiropractor
Are you ready to get up off the couch and give chiropractic a chance? Scheduling an appointment is easier than ever – just click here to request an appointment with your local family chiropractor and learn more about how we can provide pain relief and improve the health of your whole family.
