Take on the Cold with Chiropractic Care

We are in the midst of winter and as exciting as a snow day can be, long winters are hard on the body. We’re no strangers to the unwanted side effects of winter here in Brooklyn and one of the most challenging aspects about the cold is staying healthy throughout the winter. To maintain your health all season long, give chiropractic care a try.

Your Body Is Stiff

Have you ever thought that your body felt less flexible in winter? You weren’t just imagining it – the cold makes our bodies and muscles stiff. In cold temperatures, the body contracts meaning muscles are reluctant to stretch out. In an attempt to keep warm, they tighten up and come inflexible. This gives us that stiff feeling, which can lead to injury. Here at Williamsburg Chiropractic, our chiropractors can help keep joint and muscle stiffness away by helping you maintain proper spinal alignment which benefits the entire body.

Exercise is Tough(er than usual)

For many of us, it’s hard enough to find the motivation to exercise. When the temperatures are freezing, it only makes things worse. If you’re one to go to the gym, leaving a warm cozy house to get into a cold car and go workout isn’t very appealing. For those that prefer outdoor workouts, winter weather poses a challenge. These reasons alone are enough to explain why people tend to miss more workouts during the winter. Once you add on holiday cheer, travel, and food, it’s even more difficult to motivate yourself to get a move on. Lack of exercise only worsens the stiffness we mentioned above, and you may find yourself in more pain due to a decrease in physical activity. Chiropractic will help your body stay loose and limber all winter long so you can continue your exercise routine.

Fend Off Illness

Chiropractors may be known as back doctors, but our chiropractors provide so much more than pain relief. The spine is part of the central nervous system, which communicates with all other systems of the body including – you guessed it – your immune system. Because the immune system is responsible for fighting off illness, it’s important we keep it healthy and strong. Chiropractic treatment sets off a positive chain reaction in the body. When your spine is healthy, you provide the rest of your body with a solid foundation, therefore boosting the immune system. This is especially important during the winter months and cold and flu season.

If you would like to give your body its best chance of staying healthy this winter, stop in and see us at Williamsburg Chiropractic. For more information about how our team of chiropractic professionals can help, click here to contact us.