PROTECT YOUR SPINE AS YOU AGE: A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS CHIROPRACTIC CARE CAN HELP

The older you get, the harder it is to do things that you once did without thought. Activities such as cleaning the house, getting groceries, and running errands become more difficult, taking more time and energy than in the past. However, a recent study suggests that engaging in regular chiropractic care can reverse those effects and make daily living easier and more pleasurable.

A study published this month in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics used survey data compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and found that older adults who sought chiropractic care for back conditions had their back protected from any reduction in their ability to take care of their everyday life. People who went to the Chiropractor care on a regular basis reported better health, less disability, and a greater ability to do their everyday activities than those who had medical care only.


What this Means for You:
 If you engage in regular chiropractic care, you'll have a greater ability to handle your daily chores, and you’ll also be able to participate in activities that you enjoy – from walking to golf to  gardening to traveling.



References:
Weigal, et al. The comparative effect of episodes of chiropractic and medical treatment on the health of older adults. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2014; pii: S0161-4754(14)00032-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.12.009.