We have mentioned the importance of getting your spine in alignment at the earliest age possible, because little spines can grow up crooked too. It really amazes us at how fast our little ones respond to chiropractic care. So, please listen to them if they say their neck or back hurts. You would be surprised how much trauma a child's spine goes through daily, but what about the elderly?
Aging is a natural normal process which each person must undergo. Older patients are subjected to structural problems such as degenerative joint disease (arthritis) and therefore, many of their ailments are related to the spine and extremeties. Pain and stiffness are common complaints for the senior citizen.
Why this happens is easily understood when we realize that the elastic discs and supporting ligaments have lost much of their ability to stretch and move due to aging, and are therefore less flexible. Chronic conditions which are associated with the process of aging can many times be greatly alleviated with regular spinal adjustments.
So, if you're 1 or 100, it's a good idea to have a spinal check-up as soon as possible. Chiropractic adds life to years and years to life and does make a world of difference in today's world.