Chiropractic adjustments have many benefits. In the short term, adjustments can provide immediate relief from injury and spinal misalignment. In the long term, adjustments can help retrain the spinal column by encouraging the spine to assume a healthier position in the body. Getting regular adjustments teaches the body and the spine to work together more efficiently.
However, when patients first begin seeing a chiropractor, adjustments made by the chiropractor may not last very long. The spine’s natural inclination is to assume its old posture. Many patients must see the chiropractor frequently when first beginning a treatment plan. Fortunately, there are many things that a patient can do to help the spine hold its new posture for as long as possible.
Drink Lots of Water
Water is good for the body, and after an adjustment, water is especially good for the body. Drinking lots of water after your adjustment will help nourish the discs between the vertebrae, keeping your spine supple and flexible. As a good rule of thumb, you should drink half your bodyweight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 220 pounds, drink 110 ounces of water every day.
Avoid Sitting for Long Periods of Time
Keep your spine in motion immediately following the adjustment. This will help your body settle in to the change and keep your spine in proper alignment. If you have a long car ride after your adjustment, go for a walk before getting in the car. When you’re back at your house, stay active by walking or performing light housework. treatment_chiro
Sleep Right
Sleep on your side or back following your adjustment. Now is a good time to get a pillow that conforms to the shape of your spine. There are a variety of pillows on the market that can help your spine maintain a healthy curve. If you’re not sure what pillows are right for you, talk to your chiropractor.
Get Exercise
Exercise that strengthens your back and core muscles will help your body stay balanced and coordinated after the adjustment. Pilates and yoga are both healthy options for many people, although patients in recovery from back injuries may need to be careful regarding the type of exercise they seek. treatment_chiro
Sit Properly
When seated at work, maintain a neutral position. Face straight ahead and take your wallet or phone out of your back pocket. Keep your feet resting flat on the floor.
If you’re looking for reasons not to visit a chiropractor, here are 10!
1. You don’t have a spine. If you’re born sans spine, there’s really no need to worry about spinal degeneration, is there?
2. Your body defies gravitational forces. Gravity has a profound effect on the body and its position in space. Gravity acts on the body to create force on our joints. The health of your joints and all basic biomechanical concepts for human health are related to gravity and alignment.
3. If you can’t see your spine, it must be fine. Skin, eyes, hair, teeth… These obvious “in your face” body parts are important because they are the ones you see the most. If a healthy spine was really that important, it wouldn’t be in the back right? treatment_chiro
4. You love your medications. Taking risks makes life more enjoyable! What’s not to love about Dizziness, Headaches, Dry Mouth, Constipation, Seizures, Cancer or even early Death… What we are saying is “What’s not to like about side effects?”
5. Your insurance doesn’t pay for it. ‘Cause you know, MONEY is for important stuff like Netflix, Cell Phones, Cigarettes, Starbucks. If your insurance plan doesn’t cover chiropractic, then maybe chiropractic care just isn’t necessary?
6. Chiropractors don’t prescribe drugs. Why would you want to go to a doctor who doesn’t think you need another prescription?
7. Chiropractors expect you to keep seeing them. How ridiculous is that? Next thing your chiropractor will say is that you must keeping brushing your teeth daily, eating healthy and exercising regularly (over and over) if you really want to get the benefits of such activities.
8. Speaking of health, Chiropractors think lifestyle factors such as “stress” can make you sick. Apparently they’re not aware of bad genes. Everybody knows you only get sick because disease runs in the family. treatment_chiro
9. Chiropractors expect you to do stuff at home. Gross. They want you to make time for rest, exercise, and stretching. On top of that, they think you should change your diet by eliminating processed foods. Evidently they don’t understand how busy you are…
10. You’re impervious to mistakes. Who are we kidding, You’re healthy. You eat just fine, and there’s nothing wrong with the way you’re living. Even if your “habits” are making you gain weight and age prematurely, that’s none of the doctor’s business! The doctor’s job is to get you out of pain so you can get back to doing the things that made you sick in the first place
