As we get older and wiser, the simplicity and effectiveness of chiropractic care becomes more and more obvious. Spinal problems, neglected since early childhood, may require ongoing supportive care for optimum spinal function. These longstanding problems are often associated with muscle weakness, soft tissue damage, and degenerative changes to the spine. Most patients find that periodic chiropractic checkups help keep them in tip-top shape. Those who are active, have stressful jobs, or want to be their very best, find that a schedule of preventative visits are helpful in the maintenance of good health.
Some patients seek chiropractic care only when their ache or pain becomes unbearable.
How long you benefit from chiropractic care is always up to you. Many modern-day health problems and diseases may go unnoticed for years. Maintaining a fully functioning nervous system and spinal column helps the body operate at an optimal level while reducing the risk of disease and dysfunction. Rarely is there ever any discomfort associated with the realignment of the vertebra. There is a joint capsule, filled with fluid, surrounding each joint.