But the baby boomer generation isn't the only segment of the population finding great value in chiropractic care. A recent survey published in the May 2000 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that more than half of people over age 55 seek chiropractic care for mild to moderate complaints. Advice on age-appropriate exercise and diet are two of the most important ways. Exercise of some type is all but mandatory. Otherwise, an individual may set him or herself up for broken bones, circulation problems caused by atrophying blood vessels, and a myriad of other physical problems associated with aging.
Exercise can improve a person's mobility, digestive processes and circulation.
It can also reduce anxiety. Following a healthy diet is another way of extending your golden years as long as possible. A stoop can inhibit normal breathing. Stretch the groin muscles by sitting on the floor and bending one leg to the side and back as far as possible. A relaxed stretch is the goal.