San Diego Chiropractor

As a San Diego Chiropractor, I counsel many individuals who come to my clinic who want to lose weight. I know how hard it can be, and I also know how important it is to lose those extra pounds. Have you been trying to persuade yourself that a little extra poundage won’t matter? Over the years, extra weight can add up to a large number of health challenges from heart and pulmonary diseases and diabetes to back challenges and joint degeneration. Extra pounds put excessive stress on organs, like the heart, not to mention on joints in the low back, hips, and knees. Regrettably,more than half (62%) of men and women in the U.S. are overweight or obese, according to recent studies. That is a very significant figure and a truly gigantic national health issue (no pun intended).

It is likely no surprise to you to learn that the human body has not evolved to transport surplus weight in the form of body fat. A mere excess of 20 or 30 pounds can, in point of fact, overload and even overwhelm the joints and muscles of the body. Added weight in the tummy, for instance, makes it necessary for the body to compensate (counterbalance the weight) by tilting the pelvis forward. This angle puts pressure on the joints of the low back. Painful inflammation results as this joint compression restricts nerve activity. The majority of individuals that have a “spare tire”feel substantial pain in their low back caused by  a compressed sciatic nerve or spinal misalignments that restrict nerves as a result of weight-bearing stresses. If left untreated, misaligned vertebra not only continue to irritate the degenerative changes that have taken place already, but can produce new arthritic changes in the spine in the future.

Here are the ways in which chiropractic treatment can help. Perhaps, it should go without saying that a “normal” body weight is requisite in order for the musculoskeletal system to function in the way it is designed to. That said, in addition, chiropractic adjustments relieve nerve impingements in the spine and assist in getting movement back into the joints of the musculoskeletal system, especially in the low back, hips, and knees. And, of course exercise and physical activity is a lot easier, and healthier for the body, when the the joints have good movement and the spine is aligned. Not only will exercise help with weight reduction, but it can actually inhibit degenerative changes as the body ages.

It is always a good idea to talk over your diet and exercise alternatives with a healthcare professional, like your chiropractor. In addition to treating individuals suffering from back pain and joint inflammation, chiropractors offer expert guidance regarding the kinds of lifestyle corrections that can help you to stay healthier, more energetic, and more active through the years. Arthritis and immobility due to aging don’t have to be compulsory. The structure of the human body is designed for an entire lifetime of pain-free movement.

So, if those extra pounds have been sneaking up on you, and they’ve turned into a surprising load of pain, as your San Diego chiropractor and someone who understands, I can help. Make an appointment today!

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