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Whether you love the cold temperatures and snow days in winter or your longing for the warm sunshine of summer, winter is in full swing. This brings a lot of fun activities like warming up by the fire, drinking hot chocolate, and playing in the snow but it also brings some problems into our lives. Pipes burst, bills go up, and roads freeze over. Perhaps the worst side effect of the winter months is the hit our health takes. Here’s how the cold affects our health and how chiropractic can help.
When the colder months hit, many people stick to indoor activities like binge-watching the latest Netflix series curled up on the couch. This decrease in physical activity can cause issues for your health as a whole, but can be most noticeably felt in the back. If gets inflexible, stiff, and uncomfortable. With regular chiropractic care, you may be able to fight off some of that discomfort and keep your back flexible through the rest of winter.
The holiday season is the time of year we all tend to gain a little weight. It might not seem like much, but that little bit of extra weight can put a big strain on your joints, leading to pain. As chiropractors, we can’t control your weight, but we can help keep your spine in proper alignment and your joints in better condition. This helps the joints take a little extra pressure to make it through the winter without too much discomfort.
If you already suffer from pain, you know that the cold can make it hurt much worse. The chiropractors at Wills Chiropractic may be able to help by keeping the spine (and therefore the body) functioning optimally. Chiropractic adjustments align the spine, relieve pain and stiffness, and improve flexibility and mobility to fight off chronic pain through the cold. If chronic or acute pain are a part of your life, chiropractic care is an excellent option.
If the winter just seems to be too much for your body this year or if you are looking to improve your health and wellness, chiropractic may be the answer. To learn more about how we can help protect your body and health all season long, click here to schedule an appointment.
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