Getting Chiropractic Care in the Winter
The end of the year brings cold weather, and that dip in temperature can bring some challenges to our day-to-day health. Mild or not, the winter is a time that brings a multitude of things for your body to battle. Whether it’s battling an injury while skiing on Colorado’s slopes, or just fighting off a common cold, chiropractic care can set you up for success during these chilly months.
Preventative Care is the Best Care
When people think of winter, they usually think of snow. But snow isn’t the only thing that comes around at the end of the calendar year. Winter is the height of flu season, and those runny noses bring colds, too. Many of us travel during the holidays, and there are plenty of holiday parties and gatherings that bring us into contact with lots of people. All of those things mean that your immune system will be working overtime to make sure you stay in top shape.
Chiropractic care can help keep you healthy by making sure your spine is properly aligned. Your nervous system regulates a lot in your body, and a chiropractic adjustment can make sure everything is communicating properly. One of the most important systems you have in the winter is your immune system, which helps fight off all those bugs trying to get in. By keeping your nervous system in optimal communication, it strengthens your immune system, as well.
Keep Active In Those Winter Months
Colorado is an active place, and things especially ramp up in the winter. Skiing and snowboarding are two of the state’s top pastimes, but countless others remain active even if they aren’t out tackling the slopes. The rigors of these activities combined with the cold elements can lead to an easier path to injury if the athletes are prepared.
In colder weather, muscles retract to retain heat. If not stretched or prepared properly, this can lead to injury. Chiropractic care can help build strength and coordination, as well as helping your body heal naturally. Winter sports deliver a lot of musculoskeletal injuries, and an adjustment by your chiropractor can take some of the strain off of your body. Being misaligned can make it more difficult for your body to heal itself, so staying in correct alignment is vital to keeping you active.
Stay Calm Through Stressful Times
The winter months can bring along a lot of stress, too. Getting through the holidays can be a struggle for some. Stress can come from dealing with the travel of going to see relatives, or from hosting a large gathering. Some face stress and anxiety simply through the seasonal change brought on by the onset of winter months.
Stress can pile up in our bodies, and can manifest in the form of tension in muscles. Promoting a healthy body and mind can help navigate some of those challenges, and chiropractic adjustments are a fantastic way to do that. This comes back to your nervous system. Adjusting the spine can help release some of that tension and stress, as well as increasing circulation. This gets your nervous system corrected to keep those lines of communication open, relaxing the body and setting it up to deal with stress more effectively.
For more information on how chiropractic care can help with the problems brought about by the winter months, contact Dr. Morgan Sheridan at Foundation Chiropractic today.