I’m Not In Pain, So Do I Need A Chiropractor?

A lot of people only go to the doctor when they are sick. And that’s generally okay if they live a healthy lifestyle, keep their weight in check, and monitor their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But chiropractic care is much different. While a medical doctor is usually only there to treat symptoms of illness, your chiropractor can provide preventative measures to keep your body functioning at its optimum abilities.

Your Body Needs Maintenance Like Your Car Does

Compare your body to a car; in order to drive, you must periodically stop and refuel your vehicle. Your body works the same way – you have to eat in order to create energy. However, taking care of your car requires much more than just stopping for fuel. Regular maintenance includes oil changes, tune-ups, lube jobs and tire rotation. Skipping these steps to maintain your car can result in permanent damage to the engine. Not taking care of your tires can result in a flat tire, or worse, an accident.

Your body is the same way. By exercising you improve your body’s stamina, immune function and overall wellness. Regular chiropractic adjustments can be likened to a tune up. During a tune up, a mechanic will check fluid levels, change the oil, check the battery, lube the moving parts and check the belts and hoses to make sure they are working properly. A chiropractor works on your body in a similar manner by adjusting vertebrae and joints into proper alignment, ensuring that your body can protect itself from injury with strong bones and muscles. Chiropractors focus on maintaining the health of the nervous system, organs and connective tissues so that the body can heal itself.

Chiropractic Care Encourages Healing

Just as your car occasionally has mechanical problems even if it has been well maintained, you may still experience injury or illness, no matter how well you have taken care of yourself. Chiropractic adjustments can rebalance your body to help it heal itself. When pain or illness happens, chiropractors can treat the cause of the pain rather than simply treating the symptoms like medicine often does.

Even if you’ve never had pain that you felt required a chiropractic adjustment, making an appointment could increase your chances of avoiding pain, injury or illness. Just like that car, it’s never to late to start a maintenance plan so that you can continue to have optimum health.