If you experience headaches, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten Americans suffer from them. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away?
There is a better alternative.
In terms of overall wellbeing, the health of your spine is one of the most important areas to focus on. When your spine is in correct alignment, so many good things happen. The surrounding nerves and muscles function normally, free from irritation or inflammation. Blood is able to circulate more freely, breathing is free and easy, and even cognition is better.
But what happens when the spine is under too much stress? What happens when it’s out of alignment? Nerves are pinched, vital cartilage is worn down, and supporting muscles are inflamed. The symptoms include chronic pain, tingling, and numbness in various parts of the body—not to mention a limited range of motion, fatigue, and even mental distress.
That’s a great question, and here’s a partial answer. Adjustments aren’t just for neck and back pain, even though some people really want you to believe that.
I’m going to talk about posture today, but not in a way you’ve probably heard before. The reason I’m doing this today is because I want you to really understand the importance of having a good posture. A lot of people think that it’s is something that you only have when you’re young, but they’d be totally wrong if they think like that. Here’s where I’m going with this today.