Aging is a natural and
normal process which each person must
undergo. Older patients are subjected to
structural problems such as degenerative
joint disease (arthritis) and, therefore, many
of their ailments are related to the spine and
extremities. Pain and stiffness are two of the
most frequent complaints of the seniors.
Why this happens is easily understood:
the elastic discs and supporting ligaments
have lost much of their ability to stretch and
move due to aging, and are therefore less
flexible.
As a person ages, the muscles which help
to maintain the spine in its normal alignment begin to lose the tone needed to
maintain balance. When this occurs, the
spinal vertebrae have a greater tendency to
slip or move erratically. This affects the
spinal nerves which lead to vital parts of
the body.
Another condition often affecting senior
citizens is osteoporosis. This occurs mainly
in women after menopause, and is characterized by thinning of bones leaving them
fragile and susceptible to fractures. Almost
one out of every four women over 65 develops an osteoporotic fracture. Your lifestyle is
important and you can do many things to
help you live with osteoporosis and to help
prevent injury.
Many chronic conditions associated with the
process of aging, such as degenerative arthritis, osteoporosis, circulatory disorders, constipation,
and stiffness of various joints, may benefit
from chiropractic care. The chiropractic profession has always
focused a high degree of attention on the
senior citizen's health needs. We know that your happiness largely depends on physical health and mental
attitude.
Come in for a free evaluation. Perhaps you
can gain many more years of productive living through chiropractic care. In
many instances your quality of life may be
significantly improved by including these
reasonable approaches as part of your overall health program. Remember, "youth is a
feeling and an attitude... not an age."
Chiropractic Care for Children
Chiropractic Care for Senior Citizens
Chiropractic Care for Injuries
