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Flexibility & Movement

Remember when you were a kid and you’d contort yourself into a pretzel while watching Saturday morning cartoons … and it didn’t cause any pain or even discomfort? Sadly, as we age, we lose flexibility (among other things: patience, hair, the ability to reach anything under the kitchen sink). When we’re young, we take that flexibility for granted. As we grow older, a decrease in mobility and flexibility can be the onset of a downward drift toward disability.

Most of us have the tendency to avoid using or moving a part of our body if it hurts to do so (because ouch). When an injury causes pain, swelling, and stiffness, lack of motion can cause the muscles to atrophy and the joints to stiffen. Without regular exercise, adhesions and scar tissue may form, and mobility may be further limited (worse ouch). Normal daily functions like tying your shoes or pulling the milk container from the refrigerator can become challenging (not cool).

Regular chiropractic visits can help increase both range of motion and flexibility. 

If you’re not a “study checker,” feel free to skip this next paragraph, but if you’re interested to learn how we know that Chiropractic works, read on (don’t hesitate to click on the link to the Journal if you want to learn even more, but be prepared for some science-y writing)!

A study performed by researchers at the Phillip Chiropractic Research Center of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia found that chiropractic adjustments increased range of motion in the 105 patients who participated in the study. There were two groups of patients and three phases of this study. “After a baseline observation period, Group 2 received manipulation to the cervical spine, whereas Group 1 received sham manipulation. In the next trial phase, Group 1 received manipulation, whereas Group 2 received no treatment. This was followed by the final trial phase, in which Group 2 received sham manipulation and Group 1 received no treatment.” The results showed that after receiving true manipulation, the active range of motion increased significantly in Group 2 compared to Group 1, and the difference in mobility disappeared after the third trial phase, where both groups received manipulation, as expected. (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 24, Issue 9, November-December 2001, Pages 552-555)

What can a Chiropractor do?

  • A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments and manipulations to your extremities to realign the bones and joints to reduce pain, restore range of motion, and improve flexibility, balance, and coordination.
  • Dr. Roger can also recommend specific exercises that can be done at home to increase your strength and flexibility so that you're able to maintain and build on the improvements gained from your chiropractic adjustments.
  • Regular chiropractic care can reduce or eliminate the source of your back and joint pain, allowing you to resume your normal activities and to remain more flexible throughout your life.

Call Gulph Mills Chiropractic today to schedule a Complimentary Initial Assessment: 484-751-5037. Check out our website for more information: www.GulphMillsChiro.com

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