Why Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic care has many benefits and there are many reasons why people will seek out regular care. Some may pursue treatment out of necessity for pain relief, while others will seek care from a back specialist for peace of mind and body. Whatever your case may be, by taking care of your spine, you are taking care of your nervous system, which affects the entire body.

There are many benefits to seeing a back specialist for treatment that most people do not know about. Here are six of the top reasons to seek out a back doctor to improve your health.

1. Stress Relief

When your nervous system is out of order, both your muscular and skeletal systems may be affected. As a result, your entire body may also feel out of order. This can cause a great deal of added stress on the body and cause muscles all over to become tightened and strained. Once your back has been properly adjusted, your muscles will respond and relax. This will cause your body to feel less tense and more balanced. Being adjusted regularly will help your body manage stress more efficiently.

2. Mood Improvement

By getting adjusted, you are essentially balancing the entire body. This includes your body’s chemistry. Those that suffer from chemical imbalances, ADHD or deal with depression can see a huge mood improvement because of regular chiropractic care. Movement of the body, and especially the spine, releases endorphins into the bloodstream which will improve the brain and moods.

3. Immune Boost

Your immune system is tied directly to your muscles and spine. When your muscles are tightened or your spine is out of alignment, there can be subluxations that can affect your internal organs and nervous system. Your nervous system, which is in charge of sending and receiving commands to the body and the immune system, may experience delays or miscommunications with the rest of the body because of subluxations. By adjusting your spine, the chiropractor will help to remove these subluxations and thus, improve the connection between your immune system and your nervous system. This will boost your body’s response to illness and its ability to fight off diseases.

4. Sleep Improvement

It is not uncommon for many people to suffer from sleep-related issues. What most people don’t realize is that most sleep problems are connected to pain, stress, body aches, and even an unaligned spine. By receiving period care from a chiropractor, these health issues can be resolved and sleep-filled nights restored.

5. Posture Improvement

If you have been in a car accident or have experienced a serious personal injury, your spine may be tilted or curved in the wrong direction. This can then continue to cause further issues such as in the neck or hips. Many people develop bad posture because of not properly treating an injury or because they maintain an unhealthy slouched or sitting position for too long. Chiropractic care can help to improve your posture and help you stand or stand in a straighter fashion.

6. Injury Prevention

Your body and your muscles move together as one. Thus, if one part of the body has experienced a traumatic injury, another part of the body may also feel effects. It is not uncommon for an untreated injury to cause more damage over time. By getting the help of a medical professional you can save further damage to your body and prevent additional injuries from occurring. If you are seriously injured, do not wait to see professional medical advice and help!

Get Adjusted and Be Healthy!

If you’ve read the benefits listed above, then you should know the value of chiropractic care! A healthy back can lead to a stress-free, pain-free, and movement-free life! Dr. Curtis Smith has been a practicing Chiropractor in Tulsa for many years and knows the importance of a healthy spine and body. His bedside manner is phenomenal and he would love the pleasure of serving you. For an adjustment or to schedule an appointment, please call the office at (918) 836-6454.