02 Oct Dangerous Conditions Exist without the Presence of Pain… Chiropractic care provides proactive prevention plans for optimal long-term function
Proactive prevention plans play a crucial role in maintaining optimal health and long-term function. Relying solely on symptoms to determine health can be misleading, as serious conditions like heart attacks often occur without warning signs, catching people off guard. Similarly, cancer, tumors, high blood pressure, and blood vessel plaque may develop for years without any symptoms, only manifesting pain in advanced stages. These conditions are frequently addressed with medications that manage symptoms but rarely tackle the root cause.
Spinal issues follow a similar pattern. Research examining spinal health in young adults found that pathological changes in the cervical spine were just as common in people with symptoms as in those without. This underscores the importance of proactive chiropractic care to detect and address underlying issues early, preventing more serious complications and reducing reliance on symptom-masking drugs.
In the group with no current or previous back or neck pain, the findings noted:
• Disc Protrusion – present in 87% of subjects
• Disc Degeneration – present in 73% of subjects
• Disc Annular Tear – present in 63% of subjects
• Disc Herniation – present in 0% of subjects
In the group with recurrent or persistent neck and/or shoulder pain, the findings noted:
• Disc Protrusion – present in 69% of subjects
• Disc Degeneration – present in 56% of subjects
• Disc Annular Tear – present in 50% of subjects
• Disc Herniation – present in 25% of subjects
The research acknowledged the underlying damage which often occurs with no symptoms present. So much of physical health involves proactive prevention plan. People understand that consistent check-ups and teeth cleaning at the dentist, health physicals with the family physician, and stress tests with a cardiologist remain logical methods of maintaining prolonged health. People also pursue regular cancer screenings to ensure early detection of any adverse conditions before signs and symptoms occur. The same philosophy applies to regular spinal check-ups and adjustments with a Chiropractor. The benefits of a Chiropractic adjustment go well beyond pain relief, impacting overall organ health and function in addition to spinal care. The presence of pain represents advanced stages of spinal concern. The most impactful benefits of Chiropractic care belong to those who experience proactive care to maintain optimal nervous system function.
Chiropractic adjustments improve the function of the entire body through better alignment and mobility in the spine. The spine intimately connects to the brain and central nervous system. Improving the health of the spine and function of the nervous system begins with the onset of a Chiropractic wellness plan. Adjustments benefit the human body with or without the presence of pain, but proactive prevention plan allows the body to maintain maximum performance in advance of many deteriorating conditions. Wellness Chiropractic care focuses on improving and maintaining the health of the spine, nervous system, and the entire body through regular checkups and adjustments. Many Chiropractic patients choose wellness care guided by an understanding that proactive health care empowers people to know their body exists in a state of maximized well-being. Wellness care ensures better mobility, alignment, function, and strength for all ages. People deserve a better model of health care than waiting until the body begins to break down through pain and symptoms of advanced degenerative conditions. Chiropractic provides advanced healthcare for all generations.