Healthy Living In Your Senior Years

In the USA and in the UK, calling someone a senior citizen is the common polite way of saying that the person is older and possibly at the age of retirement.  Right now, the baby boomer generation has reached that age where many are seniors and reaching retirement.  Seniors are everywhere!

If You’re Not A  Senior Citizen, You May Have A Parent Or Grandparent Who Is!

Either way, it is good to appreciate and to understand some of the unique health situations that seniors face, and to focus on natural solutions.  By doing so, you can help serve, honor, and respect the ones who have invested much of their own lives supporting the younger generation.

Do You Have A Mature Spine?

As you age, many physical changes have taken place in your nerves, muscles, and joints (the neuromusculoskeletal system).  That is, unless you’ve discovered the fountain of youth!  Some changes are normal.   But many of so-called “normal” changes, are really just common and abnormal.  You may have been living with some of these abnormal changes for so long that you’ve grown accustomed to them.  The worst part is that they may be preventing you from experiencing superior health.  We’re talking about:

• Arthritis
• Restricted range of motion
• Loss of strength
• Loss of balance
• Cardiovascular weakness
• Postural imbalances
• Abnormal muscle tension and pains

Some changes come from the build up of “macro trauma” such as slips and falls, work injuries or auto accidents.  Some of your physical problems could be due to the build up of past “micro traumas” such as poor posture, bad work ergonomics, or repeatedly doing harmful exercises.

Some of the negative changes involving your neuromusculoskeletal system can be long-lasting.  These changes include arthritic changes, muscular tension, loss of normal ranges of motion, bent over rounded shoulders posture or “widow’s hump”.  Other lasting problems could include muscular weakness, incoordination, core instability, or loss of balance.

Loss Of Core Stability And Balance Is Very Serious And Can Result In Unexpected Falls!

If you are experiencing a body pain or a loss of body function (i.e. loss of balance, restricted motion, or weakness), getting help as soon as possible is very important.  Certain conditions can degenerate quickly, and the sooner you receive the proper care, the sooner you can begin healing properly.

We Have Had Great Success Treating Difficult “Long-Lasting” Problems

On your first visit to our office we will first perform a detailed case history and exam to identify your problems.   We may need to coordinate care with your primary physician and to review past diagnostic tests (i.e. x-rays or MRIs).  After the exam, I will clearly explain the best course of action to achieve your health goals.  If you decide to become a patient and I feel it’s safe, we can start treatment.

First, we will do our best to promote pain relief as fast as possible, while using natural therapies.  In my experience,  we can usually provide substantial relief within 5-10 visits.  On the short term, our focus is on reducing your pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm, and improving your joint motion, balance and stability.

In The First Few Visits We Will Provide Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments, Massage, And Other Natural Therapies To Promote Fast Pain Relief!

In addition to the care we provide, often you may be able to benefit from support to your “problem” areas.  We may recommend the following additional support to help ensure the best outcome from our treatment:

• A lumbar support pillow
• A cervical pillow
• Spinal pelvic stabilizers (Foot Levelers orthotic inserts)
• A joint support wrap
• Nutritional superfood supplements
• A TENS unit (electrical stimulation for home-based pain relief treatment)

As your body heals and you begin to experience freedom from your pain, you’ll probably begin wondering… “How long will this last?”.   For long-lasting improvement, you have to consider the “big picture”.  When considering the big picture of your ongoing wellness, you may need to incorporate ergonomic changes, targeted exercises, stress relief strategies, and dietary changes. Many of our seniors have found that even when they “feel good”, they benefit from some schedule of maintenance “chiropractic checkups” and/or massage therapy sessions.

We All Want To Stay Young!

Life may have been very rough on your body over the years, but we can help!  We see many patients who have reached the golden years.  Many of our seniors visit us on a regular basis because they have experienced the health benefits of regular care. They feel the results of having their joint mobility restored, their body balanced, their core stabilized, and their nervous system “relaxed”.

You can also experience freedom from pain and superior health naturally.  Why not give it a try?  It really works!