How Chiropractic Adjustments Can Help Your Overall Health

If you're on the fence about seeing a chiropractor, then keep reading because here's how chiropractic adjustments can help your overall health.

Over 35 million people across the US visit chiropractors each year. In fact, chiropractors in the US perform over one million adjustments daily. Nearly 80% of people who receive chiropractic care for back pain say it's very effective.

On the fence about scheduling chiropractic treatment for yourself? Read on to discover the amazing benefits of chiropractic adjustments.



Reviewing this guide can help you make a more informed choice for your overall health and well-being. Discover the benefits of visiting a chiropractor today!

Reduce Joint and Muscle Pain

Within a single year, about 40% of adults in the US struggled with back pain. Back, neck, arm, and hip pain can have short- and long-term health effects, causing:

• Pain and discomfort
• Escalating healthcare costs
• Diminished quality of life

If you're struggling with neck or back pain, consider a chiropractic adjustment. 

You don't have to waste time or money on painkillers or surgery. Painkillers can lead to addiction, causing harmful side effects over time. Some over-the-counter painkillers can lose their efficiency the longer you take them, too.

Surgery, on the other hand, always presents risks. You'll have to remain out of work as you heal as well.

Chiropractic care can treat your pain at the source. In fact, your chiropractor can develop a customized treatment plan based on your needs and goals. They'll start by assessing your health to determine what's causing your symptoms.

Then, they might recommend multiple treatment protocols, including spinal manipulation, physical therapy, massage therapy, and more. A comprehensive treatment plan could prove more effective.

Ensuring your spine is in the proper alignment can help blood flow throughout the body. Your blood carries oxygen and nutrients to injured areas. Nerve conductivity to the muscles and joints will improve, too.

Your body will have an easier time healing, which could keep your pain from flaring up in the future.

Sleep Soundlessly

Adults need seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Otherwise, inadequate sleep can impact your overall health (including your mental and physical health) over time. Side effects of inadequate sleep can include:

• Increased risk of accidents or injuries
• Mood swings
• Depression or anxiety symptoms
• Memory issues
• Trouble thinking or concentrating
• Weakened immunity
• High blood pressure
• Increased risk of diabetes
• Low sex drive
• Increased risk of heart disease
• Poor balance
• Weight gain

Your risk of stroke, heart attack, weight gain, and diabetes could increase as well. 

If your spine isn't in the proper alignment, you could struggle to get comfortable before bed. Chiropractic treatment will ease tension on the spine. Minimizing your pain symptoms could help you get the sleep you need to function during the day. 

Strengthen Your Immunity

Chiropractic treatment could strengthen your immune system as well.

For example, proper spinal alignment can enable blood to move freely throughout the body. When your white blood cells can travel without issue, they'll have an easier time fighting off intruders. Your immune system fends off illnesses and bacteria to keep you healthy. 

Keeping your spine in alignment can help you maintain a healthy nervous system. 

Remember, pain symptoms could impact your ability to sleep. Inadequate sleep can impair your immune system's ability to function, too.

If you're worried about your immune system or you're getting sick more often, visit a chiropractor. 

Easier Pregnancies

Chiropractic care can benefit pregnant women during and after their pregnancies.

During pregnancy, a woman's body experiences many changes, including weight gain. Increased weight can add pressure on the spine. Pelvic ligaments will loosen during pregnancy as well.

Both changes can affect the nervous system.

Chiropractic treatment can minimize pressure on the future mother's spine. It could make the delivery process easier, too. 

Meanwhile, chiropractic care can also benefit young children by ensuring proper development. 

Better Lung Function

If your lower and middle spine aren't in the proper alignment, it can put pressure on the lungs. You might notice your ability to take in deep breaths is diminished. 

Your body requires air to function properly. Otherwise, inflammation can occur over time, further impacting your ability to breathe.

Consider visiting a chiropractor to ensure your spine is in the proper alignment. Routine appointments can help you avoid misalignments and other issues over time. 

Improved Range of Motion

A misalignment could impact your range of motion. For example, you might notice it's more difficult to check your blind spot while you're driving. If you're struggling with chronic pain, you might notice changes in your mobility, too. 

Routine appointments can benefit your mobility, range of motion, and even your flexibility.

Increased Energy

Chronic neck and back pain could cause exhaustion and fatigue. If your energy levels are low, visit a chiropractor. Otherwise, alignment issues can put pressure on major organs, impacting their ability to function.

Your energy levels could deplete, impacting your ability to function during the day. 

Better Digestion

Misaligned vertebrae can keep nerves in the lower spine from functioning properly. The body's ability to produce acid could diminish, causing stomach issues like heartburn, gas, and acid reflux.

Keeping your spine in the proper alignment can help you avoid digestive distress. 

Alleviate Headaches

A spinal misalignment can cause oxygen deprivation, which could cause headaches. Unfortunately, many people use over-the-counter medication to temporarily relieve headaches. If you're looking for a long-term solution, visit a chiropractor. 

They'll make sure your neck and spine are in the proper alignment. Proper alignment can benefit blood flow, oxygen levels in the brain, and posture. 

Maintaining proper posture over time can help you avoid headaches in the future. 

Schedule Chiropractic Adjustments to Experience These Benefits

Spinal misalignments can impact your overall health. Before you start experiencing problems, consider these benefits of chiropractic adjustments. A few appointments can keep your spine in the proper alignment, helping other organs and bodily systems function. 

Want to experience these benefits firsthand? Fisher Chiropractic can't wait to help!

Request a chiropractic appointment at our offices today to get started.