Those of us who are healthy, able-bodied adults tend to take for granted how much of our body is working together to keep us balanced and upright during our day-to-day activities. We enjoy standing up, walking, and running around without dizzy spells or falling over, often without being aware of how amazing that is. Balance and coordination are key to helping us go about our day seamlessly and it is only when our balance is impaired that we may seek out help to avoid more trips and falls. If you begin to notice issues with balance in your day to day activities, Dr. Tom Niemela can help.
What Affects Balance and Coordination?
The brain is responsible for communicating with the rest of the body about how to maintain balance, coordination, and muscle control. Your brain communicates to your body through the spinal cord, and when any part of your spine is out of place, or misaligned, your balance and coordination may be affected.
One main signifier of balance problems is dizziness. You may experience lightheadedness, have difficulty walking, feel like the room is spinning, or even faint. Dizziness can result from poor communication from the brain to the rest of the body, specifically with the muscles that help keep you upright. Ear infections, deteriorating eyesight, poor posture, and poor circulation can all contribute to dizziness and loss of balance.
Poor Balance in Older Adults
Older adults tend to experience more difficulties with balance due to a natural deterioration of the senses and loss of muscular strength. Experiencing a fall can significantly impact the health and daily activities of older adults, and falls brought on by a loss of balance and dizziness are not uncommon. Proper alignment in the neck and spine can help positively impact balance and coordination in people of all ages, including older adults. Seniors can help improve their balance with gentle chiropractic adjustments that remove misalignments in the spine and strengthen muscles and other soft tissue that supports the spine and neck, which contributes to good balance and improved posture.
Proactive Chiropractic Care for Balance
Chiropractic care is about properly aligning the spine to improve communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Regular visits to your Bentonville chiropractor Dr. Tom Niemela can support your musculoskeletal system and encourage balance and coordination in your daily life. Because the spine is the communication hub for the rest of the body, chiropractic care can help restore healthy communication to your muscles, nerves, and the rest of the body. Through chiropractic care, you may also experience improved circulation, which also increases the health of your musculoskeletal system.
When you get under regular chiropractic care at Arbor Vitae Chiropractic, you will begin to notice significant improvements in your balance and coordination because your brain is able to effectively communicate with the rest of your body. Bentonville chiropractor Dr. Niemela helps eliminate any interruptions in the line of communication, such as misalignments and weakened muscles that support the spine. Additionally, chiropractic care can significantly improve your health and well-being overall because your body will be functioning and communicating at its best. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Niemela to see for yourself how chiropractic care can improve your balance, posture, health, well-being, and more.
Source
Strunk, Richard; Hawk, Cheryl. “Effects of chiropractic care on dizziness, neck pain, and balance: a single-group, preexperimental, feasibility study” (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2786230/)