Let’s face it, as we get older, our bodies just don’t work like they once did when we were at a younger age. It’s easier to get injured; it takes longer to heal from an injury; and if we don’t work at it, we start to lose muscle mass and the energy we had when we were young. The good news is that chiropractic can help with all of these issues, and it works without risky surgeries or drugs that only mask the symptoms of aging. Over the last few years, medical researchers have really started to investigate the benefits of chiropractic adjustments, here’s a quick review of the latest findings that show how chiropractic can help us stay healthy and active as we get older:
A 2014 study looked at the Medicare database and examined the role of chiropractic in keeping older patients active. They found that people who saw a chiropractor had better functioning and self-assessed health than non-chiropractic patients. The authors concluded that chiropractic had a “protective effect,” safeguarding them against physical deterioration.
A study published in 2014 in the prestigious medical journal Spine reported that for patients seeking help for musculoskeletal pain, risk of injury caused by treatment was, “76% lower among subjects with a chiropractic office visit as compared to those who saw a primary care physician.” Chiropractic is based on non-invasive adjustments that promote your own body’s innate ability to heal, so it’s not surprising that it’s safer than medical treatment.
The spine plays a critical role in maintaining our balance, and dysfunction in the joints of your neck can lead to dizziness or vertigo. This can be especially hazardous for older folks, as falls are a serious health issue for the elderly. A 2015 study examined older patients with dizziness and found that chiropractic care was more successful than medical care at helping patients recover.
