The month of June is known to be celebrated as “Men’s Health Month.” Just because June is almost over doesn’t mean our commitment to men’s health awareness has ended. Chiropractic care is simple: by keeping the spine properly aligned, the body can operate in a state of harmony and wellness. The end result: fewer injuries, less pain, and more energy to live life to the fullest.
You know that a chiropractor can help with back pain by adjusting your spine, but did you know a chiropractor can help men in a variety of other ways? It’s not just about fixing an ailment; it can make you stronger and healthier in many ways, and help you enjoy the lifestyle you work so hard for.
- Relieve back pain – For decades, men have been told that pain, soreness and stiffness are simply common side effects to aging. Pain, for example, is a symptom that your spine is incorrectly aligned. Back pain is the most commonly thought of benefit of chiropractic care. Through spinal adjustment, the chiropractor seeks to realign your vertebrae, thus improving the functionality of your spine and spinal column.
- Reduce the risk for common male health problems, including colon cancer and erectile dysfunction.- Chiropractic wellness care for men is more than just alleviating and eliminating pain. A misaligned spine and poor nutrition sets the stage for a host of health problems. By working closely with our patients, we enhance their overall health and reduce the risk for common male health problems like erectile dysfunction, incontinence and colon cancer.
- Increase muscle strength. – Spinal alignment also results in an increase of muscle strength in your back. With everything properly aligned, the muscles, ligaments and bones can work with the strength and support they were originally intended to have.
- Better sleep.- Sleep related issues can often be traced back to stress and pain. If you treat these issues through chiropractic care, you can improve the quality of your sleep dramatically.
- Improved posture. – An additional benefit of chiropractic adjustment is improved posture. As your doctor works to realign your spine, and the muscles gain strength from proper use, your posture will reflect the effort.
- Relieve joint pain. – Your chiropractor can help make adjustments to more than just your spine. If you suffer from joint pain as a result of a previous injury, your chiropractor can make adjustments to provide you with greater comfort.
- Maximize your range of motion. – Chiropractic can help a man maximize his personal range of motion in two ways. First, as was already mentioned, chiropractic adjustment would improve range of motion by strengthening a man’s core muscles and aligning his foundational structure (spine). Second, chiropractic works to relieve any pain that would otherwise restrict motion.
- Health advice. – Chiropractic is about more than simply aligning the spine. Chiropractors take a holistic approach to medicine. Since each aspect of life has an impact on every other aspect, a chiropractor is available to provide support and advice regarding the most healthful choices a man can make.
Honor this Men’s Health Awareness Month by paying attention to your health and dealing with any problems before they get worse. If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort in your back or neck, book your chiropractic appointment and let’s get you back in tip top shape. Call Bettendorf Chiropractic Wellness Center at 563-359-5600.