Common Health Problems
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Very often, common headaches are caused by the misalignment (subluxation) of spinal bones in the neck (cervical spine). The misaligned bones affect the nerves, blood vessels/supply and muscle tension in the cervical region. When the spinal nerves and related tissues are stretched, compressed or inflamed they can trigger headaches and even migraines.
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Long hours of hunching over the computer/smart phone and poor working or studying ergonomics will result in rounded shoulders and Forward Head Posture. This can cause fatigue and misalignments of the cervical/upper back spine; followed by nerve impingement, muscle stiffness and tissue inflammation. These will all contribute to neck and shoulder pain, sometimes with numbness/tingling down the arm and fingers. The misalignments can also be due to whiplash from accidents.
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Most times, pain in the lower back or hip stems from the misalignment in the lumbar spine. It is when the spinal bone (vertebra) shifts out of the normal position. Even a slight shift can affect the spine negatively.
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The normal spine viewed from the back/front should be straight but an individual with scoliosis has an abnormal “S” or “C” curvature of the spine.
It usually begins as a subtle spinal distortion from birth or childhood and progresses to more serious distortion into adulthood, compounded by poor postural habits.
Chiropractic care maintains the integrity of the spine and allows the spine to develop optimally. Proper care can prevent progression of the curve and may help reduce it.
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Numbness and tingling problems, whether in the arm & hand or in the leg & foot, are frequently caused by nerve impingements in the spine. Overtime, the numbness and tingling may progress to muscle weakness, spasm, pain and even joint problems.
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Individuals complain that they feel tired and are low in energy everyday even after a restful night and they are not suffering from any illnesses or diseases.
There are 3 common causes for chronic fatigue that Chiropractic can help: poor spinal health, sedentary habits and poor posture.
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Posture is the window to your spine. Poor posture indicates that the spinal structure is abnormal. When the spinal structure is off, it becomes weaker, thus increasing the risk of spinal injuries. Abnormal spinal structure also means that the spinal bones (Vertebra) could be misaligned and are imposing damaging pressure on the nerves.
Posture will affect the structure of the spine which will affect the function of the nervous system; and the nervous system will affect the function of the body.
If poor posture is not addressed, it may cause pain, spinal degeneration and deformation like irreversible hunched back or more serious health conditions.
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Besides accidents or foul play, some of the potential causes for one to get injured during sports are poor posture/form and existing spinal problems such as spinal misalignment and unbalanced repetitive stress on the spine.
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Chiropractic does not directly cure health problems. What it does is to enhance the healing abilities of the body by improving the communication of the brain and nerves (nervous system) with the rest of the body.
The brain is the master control of the body and the nerves transmit impulses from the brain (and back to the brain) to work the body (move, talk, digest, feel, think, fight infection/inflammation etc.).
When the nervous system is transmitting impulses efficiently throughout the body without interference, it allows the body to also function at its optimal best. Therefore, a healthier nervous system equals potentially healthier body with improved immunity, digestion, organ-function, physical and mental power etc. This translates to lesser health problems.
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Don’t wait for symptoms to appear, take proactive steps for Lifetime Wellness. Everyone from young to old should get the spine checked like they get the teeth and blood pressure checked regularly; or eating fruits/vegetables and exercising to stay fit.