Winter is in full swing and as much fun as snow days can be, long winters are tough on the body. We are no strangers to the toll winter can take here in Midland, MI and one of the most challenging aspects of winter weather is maintaining great health. To stay healthy throughout the winter, give chiropractic care a try.
Stiff Joints, Stiff Body
Have you ever noticed that your body is less flexible in winter? Well, you weren’t just imagining it as the cold actually makes our muscles and bodies stiff. In cold temperatures, the body contracts and muscles have a harder time stretching out. As they attempt to keep warm, they tighten up and become inflexible. That is what causes the stiff feeling your body has in the winter, which can lead to injury. Here at Preferred Chiropractic, our chiropractors can keep muscle and joint stiffness at bay so your spine can stay in proper alignment, benefiting your entire body.
Cold Weather Means Tough Exercise
As we head further into January, we start to lose some of that new year's motivation to exercise and freezing temperatures only make it that much more challenging. If you like to go to the gym for your workouts, leaving a warm, cozy home to get into a cold car isn’t the most appealing thing in the world. For those that prefer the great outdoors, winter weather poses a serious challenge. Those reasons alone are enough to explain why missed workouts are more common in the winter. Once you add in post-holiday fatigue, travel, and diet, it is even more challenging to motivate yourself to get up and get moving. A lack of exercise only contributes to the stiffness mentioned above, and you may find yourself experiencing more pain due to decreased physical activity. Chiropractic care can help your body stay limber and loose all winter long so you can maintain your health with exercise.
Improve Your Immune System
Chiropractors are typically understood to be doctors for your back, but our chiropractors can provide much more than pain relief with the help of chiropractic care! The spine is part of the Central Nervous System (CNS), which is responsible for communication with the other systems in the body, including the immune system. It is important to keep the immune system functioning optimally, as its job is to fight off illness. Chiropractic adjustments set off a positive chain reaction in the body; when the spine is healthy, the rest of your body will follow suit. This is particularly important during the winter season as we tend to spend more time indoors and face increased exposure to the cold and flu.
If you are ready to give your body the best opportunity of staying healthy this season, stop in and see us at Preferred Chiropractic. For more information on how our experienced chiropractors can help you achieve true health, click here and contact us.
