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Chiropractic: Making Aging Bodies Feel Young Again

Courtesy Medical Rehabilitation Accident Injury Center, New Orleans LIVING WELL Magazine

As we age, we can experience more joint pain and less maneuverability. Fortunately, the pain does not have to be managed with drugs and we do not have to live with restrictions in movement. Chiropractic care offers non-invasive natural treatments that can help geriatric patients maintain good health and good mobility.

Back, neck, joint, and muscle pain can be caused by the misalignment of the spinal column and its vertebrae. Spinal misalignment can be caused by daily activities or previous trauma to the neck or back. The misalignment can cause pinching of the nerves, which can result in radiating pain. Chiropractors can adjust the spine to help realign it to its natural position and decrease pain.

When pain is minimized maneuverability of the limbs and joints can be maximized. It is only natural that when someone is in pain they decrease their movement and daily functions. However, with pain relief, the elderly can experience a life with more mobility and independence.

A misaligned spine can lead to more serious health problems including the weakening of joints. With chiropractic spinal adjustments you can help prevent the deterioration of the joints and maintain a healthy active lifestyle.

A recent study published in “Topics in Clinical Chiropractic” shows that chiropractic care among the geriatric community can benefit an individual’s health. The study found that chiropractic patients are “less likely to have been hospitalized, less likely to have been in a nursing home, more likely to report a better health status, more likely to exercise vigorously, and more likely to be mobile in the community.”

Chiropractic care benefits individuals of all ages from childhood to adulthood. If you are suffering from back, neck or joint pain, before taking more pain medication, consider seeking chiropractic care.

Medical Rehab Accident Injury Center and Dr. Michael D. Haydel is located at 1100 N. Causeway Blvd. in Metairie. Same day appointments are available. Our clinic accepts third party payment. We can be reached at 504-832-1032.