Senior Chiropractic Care: An Invaluable Aid to Flexibility and Pain Management

It is no secret that the body changes with age. A lifetime of wear and tear can leave you with joint pain, postural changes, stiffness and even impaired balance, a cause of dangerous falls and other accidents. Fortunately, your friends at Lake Worth Chiropractic & Wellness can prescribe individualized senior care programs for natural pain management and wellness.

Senior Care from Our Lake Worth Chiropractor

Many people assume that joint pain is inevitable as they get older, but this does not have to be the case. It is true that osteoarthritis commonly afflicts the joints of seniors, and that this condition worsens as you automatically restrict your activity in an attempt to avoid discomfort. But the more flexibility you can maintain in the joint, the better control you will have over your pain. Our Lake Worth chiropractor can suggest exercises and lifestyle changes to help you keep moving; massage and physical therapy can provide noticeable relief as well. If arthritis has settled into the facet joints of the spine, chiropractic adjustment may be indicated along with these other therapies. 

Spinal misalignments can cause pain, weakness and other symptoms at any age, and if left untreated they may pose a significant threat to seniors. Imbalances in the cervical spine can affect your sense of balance, making you vulnerable to falls and fractures. Misalignments can also force discs out of position, causing the leg pains and weakness associated with sciatica.

Even when the spine is aligned correctly, a condition called stenosis may cause spinal bone or connective tissues to thicken until they pinch the spinal cord or nerve roots. In all of these cases, we can prescribe chiropractic treatments and other therapies to help reduce and control your symptoms. We can also perform regular wellness evaluations and adjustments to help you enjoy optimal health in your golden years. Start feeling younger today!

Have you noticed increased joint pain as you have aged?