Spine-health is rarely included in our daily regimen, and sadly, the spine is likely the most critical organ that keeps our body functioning correctly. The spine houses and protects the central nervous system as well providing the body with its core from which all movement is derived. Most of us experience back pain, and chiropractors are no different. While it is exciting to get our adjustments and relieve all those strained muscles and inflamed joints to reduce the back pain, have you ever wondered how these chiropractors keep their back pain in check?
Let us look closely at a few ways chiropractors relieve their back pain-
**#1- Getting Adjustments:** Of course, I get adjusted. I typically get adjusted 2 to 3 times a month because that's what I would recommend to a patient who has a similar lifestyle that I have. Getting adjusted helps my body keep up with the constant stress that I put it through. Get adjusted it'll help.
**#2- Doing Regular Physical Activities:** We are built to move! There's no question about movement in life. If we stop moving we die, just think about your heart, it is constantly moving and if it stops, boom dead. The same goes for all of our joints. Multiple mechanisms in the body utilize movement to transport nutrients and remove waste. Within the spine the discs utilize movement to get all of their nutrition, this process is called imbibition.
**#3- Listen to the body:** One of the most important things I do as a chiropractor is listen to my body. If I hurt somewhere I change something to alleviate that pain. If I am hungry I eat, If I crave something I eat it (except for sugar in most cases). If I am tired I sleep and if I feel the need to move I get out and move. Listening to your body takes a lot of practice.
**#4- Meditate:** Modern living can cause a lot of stress and tension. This pressure can have a devastating effect on our lives if left unchecked. Excess tension can cause joint and muscular pain and nerve irritation. The mind is the master controller of the body and it can have a powerful effect on how our bodies experience challenges. Meditation is a way to quiet the mind and gain better control of what passes through it.
**#5- Eating Anti-Inflammatory Foods:** Diet is an incredibly important aspect of health. You become what you eat and that is no different for the chiropractor. By focusing on eating a large variety of healthy foods your body will be more able to adapt to the inevitable trauma. Anti-inflammatory foods have a special effect on our bodies. Incorporating things such as turmeric or ginger into your diet can help improve your response to trauma.
**#6- Ample sleep:** Getting ample sleep is huge, It allows your body and mind to recover. Without sleep, our bodies and minds deteriorate. It is recommended that adults get 7-8 hours of sleep a day. This seems to work pretty well for me, but I also include a 10-15 minute nap on my lunch break.
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