Many of us spend much work time sitting at a desk/station every day. The damage to the spine and body can turn into a chronic condition. Chiropractic can reverse the sedentary effects of too much sitting and not enough moving. Between work and relaxation time, an individual can spend 8 to 16 hours a day sitting, often with poor posture. The body needs to stay active to maintain health and high quality of life.
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Being sedentary can affect the bodyβs total health. Some of these effects include:
Chiropractors are experts in spine health. The spineβs integrity is at an increased risk when most of the day is spent sitting and slumping. When the body gets tired from being in one position too long, poor posture and awkward positioning begin to develop. When posture is affected, the bodyβs health is also affected. This includes chronic spine misalignment that can cause chronic pain conditions. Spine misalignments brought on by too much sitting can be subtle and difficult to detect without the help of a professional. Through chiropractic, the bodyβs own healing potential is released and increased.
Once spinal alignment is restored, a chiropractor will guide the individual through the following steps to reverse the sedentary effects. They will make recommendations based on each individualβs specific lifestyle needs. In addition to chiropractic care, the treatment plan can include:
The objective is to reverse the sedentary effects and re-establish an individualβs optimal health. Individuals will feel energized and motivated to incorporate more activity and movement into their daily routines.
It is standard for older folks to rely on cardio workouts like running instead of strength training to help build and maintain muscle mass. Cardio has its own benefits. However, going out of the bodyβs comfort zone offers the greatest benefits. Strength training has no age limit. Regular strength training twice a week can be all an individual needs to reap the anti-aging benefits.
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