Most people only think about visiting their chiropractor after an accident, or injury, or when they are in pain. But the fact remains that preventative chiropractic care is just as important as acute care, especially if you are looking for long-term results. Through preventative chiropractic treatments, you can improve your overall quality of life and strive for optimum wellness. Preventative treatment incorporates regular chiropractic adjustments and counseling that can assist those who want to promote wellness and improve their quality of life.

It is not unusual to have degenerative changes in the spine that will cause chronic or recurring back pain over time. Research shows that more regular chiropractic treatment can prevent degenerative changes from developing.

There are many other benefits to preventative chiropractic care. Better sleep quality has been reported including longer, sounder sleep following adjustments. Many patients also report improved digestive health- less indigestion, heartburn and bowel irregularity after an adjustment. Research also shows that chiropractic care improves your central nervous system, thus improving your immune system. Another benefit reported following chiropractic care is less anxiety. Adjustments help to quiet down the body's response to stress.

You can use preventative care in order to prevent future pain or health problems, prevent a relapse and improve overall health. Spinal adjustments and exercise help your body stay at its best and enable your own natural healing abilities.

Your spine is a very important, delicate structure and unlike teeth, it is not replaceable. Statistics have shown that only about 1/3 of all spinal surgeries can be deemed successful upon completion. A little preventative chiropractic care early in life can go a long way in maintaining your spinal health for years to come.

While preventative care is one of the best ways to assure continued spinal health, there are some steps you can take at home in conjunction with regular care: Maintain a healthy diet and weight, avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest, warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities, maintain proper posture, and wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.

Whether you want to make smarter lifestyle decisions, improve your exercise routine, or learn the importance of spinal health, preventative chiropractic care may be the solution for you.

For more information, contact Dr. Wendy at haydenhealth@gmail.com.