Ever hear the phrase, "if you don't use it, you lose it"?

This rule can apply to many aspects of life, and in the body, if you don't move it, what do you lose? Strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, muscle mass & bone density, to name a few! How about the joints of the body? Just like a door hinge that is unopened for years, if our joints don't get all the movement they need, they will essentially rust! In the body, this is called Immobilization Degeneration. It happens in joints that lack the motion needed to nourish & strengthen the area. As chiropractors, we see this all the time in x-rays of the spine. The spine alone has 48 little hinge joints that need to line up perfectly for upright posture and movement. It is not yet common knowledge that one should get spinal check-ups throughout life to ensure proper alignment and motion. Often, people will wait for symptoms of pain before seeking body-care from a chiropractor or other manual therapist. Can you imagine if the first time you ever went to a dentist was because you had a toothache? Certainly a few cavities will be found, and a root canal may be in order! If you never brushed or flossed & it's really bad? Well you may have to get a whole new set of teeth! We are lucky that sometimes in life, things & parts can be replaced. However, when it comes to the spine, you only get one, so make sure yours is healthy!

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