The Value of Sitka Healthy Living

Healthy living. How do you define that? Do you embody it? What are healthy living behaviors? Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka is all for healthy living. Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka sees chiropractic care as a healthy behavior! Sitka chiropractic patients can expect their Sitka chiropractor to be an escort to the healthy lifestyle behaviors that can not only assist them deal with current spine pain issues but also avent future bouts of spine pain, neck pain, and back pain, and other health issues that are best prevented.

HEALTHY BEHAVIORS

What are some healthy behaviors? A good diet. Exercise. Non-smoking. Low/No alcohol intake. Those make sense, do they not? A recent study described that men who abided by more of these healthy choices had decreased risk of long lasting low back pain and women for neck pain. (1) Consuming fruit and vegetables is another favorable healthy behavior. This plus the other behaviors are shown to decrease the chance of developing long term upsetting low back pain in women and even potentially better the prognosis of low back pain relief. (2) Taking part in a community based musculoskeletal physiotherapy program enhances the health-related quality of life for patients. (3) Using a lumbar support belt increases postural control when standing on unstable ground.  This may be especially welcomed by34 patients with non-specific low back pain as they are predisposed to be more unsteady. (4) Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka works with our Sitka back pain patients on their balance and proprioception to help improve their steadiness.

CHOICE OF CARE

Choice of care for health care issues encourages more healthy behaviors. When patients are able to choose their provider for back pain or neck pain relief (in one study: physical therapy care), costs were lower than if they sought care from their medical doctor first and were referred. Direct access makes a difference in costs and outcomes. (5) A study of women and their choices of providers for back pain relief reports that their knowledge of the doctor’s treatment, social network endorsements, geographical proximity, and credentials of the doctor prompted their choice. (6)

MAKE THE CHOICE TO CONTACT Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka NOW

Schedule your Sitka chiropractic appointment today. It’s your choice to find the route to a healthy life and pain relief when needed.