How Chiropractic Care Can Help with Obesity

Anyone who has struggled with being overweight knows how hard it can be on your physical and emotional well-being. And weight loss isn’t about vanity — people who carry additional weight on their body’s frame are in danger of harming their long-term health. Overweight adults have more frequent problems with back pain, joint pain, and muscle strains. Chiropractors treat many patients who have back-related and other kinds of pain and can help treat those battling obesity. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a complex disease that involves an excess amount of body fat. It is more than a cosmetic concern and is a medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases of health problems including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers.

One-third of Americans suffer from obesity and conditions related to it and over half of Americans are said to be on a diet at any given time. With millions of people battling obesity, there is a constant search to lose weight. Not everyone has success with diet and exercise alone and left untreated, obesity can lead to a myriad of deadly conditions. Luckily, there is a non-invasive and natural treatment that may help.

Obesity and Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is based on the overall health and function of the nervous system and spine, which affects the entire body. Our chiropractors will examine your spine and neck, looking for any misplaced vertebrae putting pressure on the nerves, also known as subluxation. When untreated, subluxations can cause blockages of important nutrients to your organs. Different nerves impact different parts of the body, so a misplaced vertebrae at the top of the spine could easily cause issues in the pancreas or even the brain!

The Metabolic Process

Many people who are obese or overweight suffer from poor metabolic process. Your metabolism is how your body absorbs energy. When it’s efficient, more calories are burned and the body feels more energized. When metabolic function is poor, the body struggles to digest food which can lead to a build-up of fat. Chiropractic adjustments boost metabolism by increasing blood flow and oxygen throughout the body. Additionally, chiropractic care can help ease symptoms due to increased weight on the feet and pelvis. This pressure causes pain and sometimes issues with balance and coordination. After a spinal adjustment, overweight patients have shown a decreased level of pain which helps increase activity.

Contact Your Local Brooklyn Chiropractor

If you are on a journey to beat obesity or are struggling with being overweight, chiropractic may be able to help with natural weight loss. At Williamsburg Chiropractic, we are committed to helping patients of all ages and phases of life accomplish true health. To get started, just click here to contact us.