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Getting
older doesn't mean you have to "feel" old - or
act it. You probably know people in their 60's, 70's and
beyond with the energy, enthusiasm, activity and zest for
life of people half their age.
If
that's your goal too, chiropractic can be just what the
doctor ordered: wellness care rather than the treatment
of pain, disease and symptoms. Chiropractic helps you maintain
your good health over the entire course of your life, including
your golden years.
A
recent study found that older
people who utilize chiropractic care report better overall
health, fewer symptomatic chronic conditions, shorter stays
in hospitals and nursing homes, and more mobility than seniors
who were not using chiropractic care. This three year study,
headed by Ian Coulter, Ph.D., of the prestigious Rand Corporation
Research Institute, also showed that older people who use
chiropractic on a regular, periodic basis were less likely
to use prescription drugs and more likely to exercise regularly
and participate in community activities. This investigation
suggests the potential for chiropractic care to address
the preventive and rehabilitative needs of the older patient,
which hopefully will be addressed more specifically in future
research.
For over a century, Doctors of Chiropractic have been devoted
to "whole-body" natural healthcare that does not
rely on costly surgery and hospitalization or medications.
Most of all, chiropractors are trained in maintaining wellness
through gentle, safe and effective techniques and counseling
that can help you stay vibrant and active no matter what
your age. Chiropractic is as committed to helping older
people look and feel years younger as it is to hands-on
natural healing. That's why millions of healthy, active
people trust their care to a Doctor of Chiropractic.
You
may be surprised to learn that one in five adults, age 55-64
has visited a chiropractor. And it's estimated that people
over 65 make up nearly one-fifth of Dr. Cady's practice.
While a number of people visit their Dr. Cady for back pain
or headache, many patients report improvement with symptoms
of arthritis or other chronic ailments associated with aging.
Of course, with concerns about over-medication and the potential
side-effects of combining various drugs, the simple, natural
effectiveness of chiropractic care is very reassuring.
Chiropractors
are trained to recognize that older people have special
needs. Dr. Cady understands care and management goals must
be tailored to each unique health situation and lifestyle.
Chiropractic can help to restore and maintain joint, muscles,
nerve and soft tissue health. This is important as you get
older because it keeps you fit and flexible, feeling good
and able to enjoy many types of physical activity. Our involvement
in your total wellness goes far beyond spinal adjustments.
We can:
- Counsel
you on how to employ flexibility and weight-bearing exercise
for better health
- Offer
guidance on diet, nutrition and supplements
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Advise you about weight control, and maintaining healthy
blood pressure and cholesterol levels
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Help you cope with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis
In addition, chiropractic adjustments can safely and effectively
address a wide range of problems older people typically
encounter. Should the diagnosis determine that your condition
would respond better to treatment with another healthcare
discipline, a referral is made. More and more men and women
rely on chiropractors to help remove some of the underlying
spinal, skeletal and muscular causes of the distress and
debilitation that plagues many older individuals. Chiropractors
have the unique skills to help reduce pain and infirmity,
provide greater mobility, robust health, and a positive
outlook for enjoying life to it's fullest.
Call
us today for an appointment at 408-739-2273
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