It should be crystal clear that the human body was designed to move. If we weren’t supposed to move we wouldn’t have so many joints and muscles to move each of those joints.
According to research published in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) exercise not only reduces pain perception but also positively impacts mental health.
Unfortunately in our culture we have been taught to avoid pain at all costs. Take a look at TV commercials and how many of them are directed at pain relief. The medication route to relief only causes greater long term damage to joints which increases pain. There is evidence that Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs) can actually worsen the condition of joint cartilage.
The reality is that the less you move the more you hurt. Sometimes that is unavoidable. If you have a hip or knee that is so arthritic that you are preparing to undergo joint replacement you are limited in your movement. But, there are always options for movement. You can try activities that put less stress on the joints like bike riding or swimming.
Chiropractic’s Role in Movement Freedom
Chiropractic works both with the mobility of the joints, helping to restore more ideal joint motion; and with the nervous system responsible for the message of pain.
The spine consists of 24 bones with 3 more in the pelvis. The spine and pelvis need to be balanced, aligned, and moving freely for the spine and nervous system to function with the least amount of stress or interference.
When your spine gets imbalanced and you lose proper motion in the joints of the spine and pelvis it causes a domino effect of events that will lead to joint degeneration (arthritis) and pain…
- Your nervous system will activate muscles in an effort to restore and maintain as much balance as possible.
- Over time your body will compensate more and more in the losing battle to restore balance.
- These compensations are most often the areas that start to hurt.
- The key is not to treat the compensations but to identify and correct the imbalances that led to the compensations.
People who come to Life Chiropractic in Grass Valley are often surprised when the areas I adjust are rarely the places that hurt the most. Yet, the reduction in pain is often immediate when we can correct the core imbalances.
Movement is Freedom
Your ability to move throughout the world is critical to your ability to live and enjoy your life. If your joints are able to move freely through their normal range you will have less pain. If you are able to move your body you will have less pain.
The more freedom of movement you have the greater personal freedom you have to go places and participate in activities that you enjoy. Don’t get caught up in the destructive path of relying on medications to control your pain and reducing your activity level.
There is a great chance that chiropractic care can help you move better with less pain and return to the activities you love.
About Dr. Berkowitz
Dr. Bill Berkowitz is a dedicated chiropractor who brings reliability and depth to his practice at Life Chiropractic in western Nevada County. Focused on addressing chronic issues like low back pain, headaches, and anxiety, Dr. Berkowitz delivers patient-centered care rooted in proven methods without unnecessary extras.
Life Chiropractic, founded by Dr. Bill Berkowitz, offers reliable and results-driven chiropractic care for residents of western Nevada County. With a focus on foundational health solutions, the practice prioritizes quality and effectiveness to help clients achieve relief from chronic issues without unnecessary add-ons.
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