[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When it comes to your health, preventative care is just as important as responsive care, if not more so. For example, you visit your dentist every six months for a cleaning to help prevent cavities and gum disease. Women of a certain age receive regular mammograms for the early detection of possible breast cancer. It’s the same with chiropractic care. Even if you’re feeling great and encountering no problems, regular chiropractic appointments are always a good idea for the following reasons.
Correction of Minor Problems
Minor problems are often not readily apparent. Going back to a dental example, a small cavity in a tooth may not create any pain and will only be visible to a dentist or on x-ray. In chiropractic medicine, patients often experience subluxations, or small misalignments in the vertebrae of the spine.
If mild enough, these subluxations may produce no obvious symptoms at all. However, if left uncorrected, subluxations can worsen over time to the point that they cause severe symptoms, such as pain and movement restriction. When caught early, a chiropractor can easily correct subluxations, preventing them from becoming a major problem and keeping you healthy and active.
Although subluxations can result from trauma, they are also caused by everyday life. Exercise, sports, poor posture, or staying in the same position for a prolonged time can all lead to subluxations. Routine chiropractic examination and adjustment finds and solves these problems before they cause pain and debility.
Early Detection of Potential Issues
Beyond subluxations, chiropractors are also trained to detect other issues with the musculoskeletal system. For example, your chiropractor may notice a stress fracture on an x-ray film. They can then refer you to an orthopedist or surgeon to have the fracture addressed.
As medical professionals, chiropractors also know when further investigation is needed. This may be the case with neurological issues linked to spinal misalignments. Your chiropractor will be able to determine if x-rays, further adjustments, or referral to a specialist is the appropriate course of action.
A Crucial Part of Your Healthcare Regimen
Regular chiropractic examinations and adjustments are a vital part of your health maintenance, just like professional dental cleanings and checkups with your family physician. Along with exercise and a healthy diet, visits to your chiropractor help to keep you well and feeling great. Be sure not to skip this integral piece of your healthcare regimen.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]