Seasonal aches/pains and old injuries flare up in cold weather, adding “insult to injury” for those of us suffering from cold or flu. The winter can be a difficult time for many people, affecting our health and physical well-being. Get help to avoid the adverse effects of winter; look into chiropractic care.
Cold and flu are present twelve months of the year, but many people feel more susceptible to illness during cold weather. This has nothing to do with temperature, but may be related to the health of our spines! Tiny dislocations in the spine called subluxations (often caused by muscles in our backs and shoulders tensing in the cold), can have an adverse impact on the nervous system. A chiropractor can correct subluxations, resulting in your nervous system resuming normal function, including battling cold and flu.
Cold winter weather can hurt people with arthritis, or those with existing joint issues due to old injuries. Regular chiropractic adjustment and care alleviates these types of pain. Chiropractic provides an effective solution without the use of medication, surgery, or pain killers.
Whether depression is a regular struggle for an individual or brought on reduced sunlight, self-care such as chiropractic treatment can reduce the unsettling effects of anxiety and sadness. A chiropractor can increase functionality in the nervous system and brain, improving clarity and diminishing depression.
Slick ice, snow shovels, ski jumps, hockey rinks, and snowboards can all lead to injury. Common winter pains include:
When you have a minor or catastrophic injury, don’t just “walk it off.” Call Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centres of Ontario; we can treat your physical problems. Better yet, see us regularly and avoid major damage to your body altogether. We’re at your service in Ajax, Mississauga, Oshawa, Scarborough, Springdale, and Whitby.
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