Why You Should Add Chiropractic Care to Your Wellness Routine

You may think of chiropractic care as something that may be helpful after an injury or if you have chronic pain. But did you know that chiropractic care can help improve your overall health when used as part of your wellness routine? 

Although it can help after an injury, it offers many benefits that improve your overall health and boost your quality of life! Even better? With chiropractic care, you don’t have to worry about those pesky side effects!

Here are our top five reasons to consider adding chiropractic care to your wellness routine.

1. Sleep Better at Night

According to the CDC, at least one-third of Americans don’t get enough sleep. To make matters worse, many of the most common sleep problems like teeth grinding, insomnia, or sleep apnea can affect how your body functions in the waking hours. It can affect your mood, memory issues, feeling fatigue, or even weight gain. 

Regular chiropractic care can help you get a good night’s rest because it improves your musculoskeletal system. It helps your body better connect with your brain when it is time to sleep. As these sleep signals become clearer over time, you will enjoy a deeper and more fulfilling sleep. This will help you function better throughout your day whether it is at work, taking care of your family, or enjoying some “you” time!

2. Less Stress, Anxiety, and Depression

It is probably no surprise that Americans are more stressed, anxious, and depressed than ever. Seeing a mental health professional is imperative if you are suffering from one of these conditions. But regular chiropractic care also helps ease symptoms and correct physiological problems that may contribute to the psycho-emotional conditions. 

Chiropractic helps because a healthy spine is able to foster a healthy nervous system. When your spine is out of alignment, there are three components that happen in your body. 1) your posture will change, 2) you will have a build up of inflammation, 3) your body increases the production of stress hormones. Regular chiropractic care helps chemically balance your body, helping your mood and reducing the symptoms of anxiety and depression. 

3. Increased Energy

In today’s world, it's easier than ever to stay seated and in front of different screens for most of the day! As a result, pain and tension in the spine, muscles, and joints may seem unavoidable or even normal. In fact, people don’t pay much attention to the muscle aches and pains but just note that we feel tired and run down. 

A chiropractor has a variety of ways he/she can increase your energy. This might include adjustments that can address chronic pain, changes in your diet to reduce inflammation, and exercises to loosen up your joints and ligaments. Of course, if you sleep better at night, you should also have more energy during the day. 

4. Boost Immunity

Chiropractic care helps repair subluxations, which are misalignments in the spinal or joint system that negatively impact your nervous system. When your nervous system isn’t functioning optimally, your immune system gets mixed signals. 

All of the benefits of chiropractic care work together: as your sleep cycle improves, you’ll start feeling less stressed, you’ll have more energy, and your immunity will get a boost. 

5. You Can Prevent Future Issues From Arising

Visiting the chiropractor is all about proactive care! It is always better for you to prevent health issues from developing instead of dealing with them after they have already caused issues. 

A chiropractor can handle all aspects of your preventative care. This includes reducing your chances of getting hurt, addressing issues with your immune system, and ensuring your mental health remains good! 

We will talk to you about dietary changes, changes in your exercise routine, and adjustments you can make to your lifestyle as a whole. That way you can prevent both acute and chronic medical problems from developing in the future. 

If you are ready to learn more about improving your overall health and wellness with chiropractic, contact Dr. Tyler Jackson at Apex Chiropractic and request an appointment. Give us a call at 704-821-5000 or email apexchiropracticnc@gmail.com for any questions!