Chiropractic Can Keep You Going All Summer

Summer is here and brought all of its great weather with it. The warm temps combined with the vast

amount of outdoor activities means more and more people getting active. Maintaining and active

lifestyle is great, but a big shift in activity can take a toll on your body. Chiropractic care can help make

sure your body is prepared for all of the rigors of that boost in activity.

There are a number of different benefits to having a properly aligned spine, particularly if you’re going

to be out hiking, biking, climbing, or any of the other exciting activities Colorado has to offer. From

preventative care to helping you manage pain, here is a look at some of the ways your chiropractor can

keep you moving during the summer:

Proper Alignment Matters

This might be the time of year where many of us are most active, but it’s also a time to travel. Some of

those trips will be mixed in with your active lifestyle, so it’s important to maintain proper spinal

alignment. Whether you’re traveling by car, plane, or just riding your bike, it can lead to prolonged

periods of sitting in awkward positions. This can cause the misalignment of your spine, which can lead to

discomfort and even pain.

Chiropractic care can correct these misalignments, reduce that discomfort, and improve your overall

posture. Activities like running, swimming, biking, and many other sports can sometimes lead to poor

posture habits. Along with aligning your spine, chiropractors can provide exercises and other

adjustments so that your posture improves. That will keep you active and away from the pain and

discomfort that could come along with doing your favorite activities.

Boost Your Immune System

Regular chiropractic care can enhance the overall function of your nervous system. Your spine delivers

all of the information throughout your nervous system, and any misalignment can cut off that vital

communication. Colds and other infections are still very prevalent in the summer months, and having a

nervous system in tip-top shape means your immune system will be able to fire on all cylinders. This will

help ensure that you won’t be slowed down, so you can keep going during the summer months.

This can also improve your circulation, as well as your lymphatic system. This plays a critical role in the

immune system, as the lymphatic system filters harmful substances from your system and transports

white blood cells. By maintaining your nervous system, it allows for better blood flow, helping to quickly

remove those toxins and speed up your immune system’s response.

Return From Injury Faster

Increased physical activity means more opportunity for injury. Chiropractic adjustments can help

alleviate some of that pain while promoting healing to things like sprains and overall muscle soreness.

For people with chronic conditions like arthritis, chiropractic care offers a non-invasive way to manage

pain and improve mobility. Activity can aggravate these injuries, so maintaining a properly aligned spine

can give you a head start on prevention.

There are a number of benefits to seeing a chiropractor during the summer – or any time that you

become more physically active. For more information on these benefits, reach out to Dr. Morgan

Sheridan at Foundation Chiropractic today.