The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a flu vaccine each season. The 2013 flu vaccine will protect against 2009 H1N1, and two other influenza viruses (an H3N2 virus...
A review of red-light safety cameras in New Jersey shows a dramatic reduction in the number of red-light running...
Core Cardio Fitness by Donna will be offered at the Hollnad Brook School in Readington, New Jersey on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7:00-8:15 pm
This is a full-...
The Hunterdon County Department of Public Safety and Health Services has announced that a dedicated FACEBOOK page is available as another venue for citizens to be informed....
Somerset Medical Center has announced the...
Chiropractic Care For Improving Balance and Preventing Falls
Falls from loss of balance are on the rise according to data from the CDC. One out of three adults age 65 and older falls each year, making it the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Unintentional falls frequently result in cuts, fractures, and even death.
There are several things older adults can do to prevent falls. Performing balance exercises, having their eyesight checked, avoiding dehydration, and checking with their medical doctor or pharmacist about medication side effects that may lead to possible balance disturbances are all important in fall prevention.
A recent study looked at the role of hands-on care, such as Chiropractic adjustments, in the improvement of balance and stability and found encouraging results. Published recently in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, support was found for incorporating what is called “manual therapy” in a fall prevention program.
“This is good news for many people who have balance problems and are at risk of falls and tripping”, stated Dr. David Graber, a Mountain Lakes, New Jersey Chiropractor and board member of the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors . “Chiropractic adjustments and mobilizations to the spine, feet, ankles, and hips along with specific exercises help restore the body’s sense of balance or proprioception.”
In 2011 a study also found that the same type of hands-on care by Chiropractors helps to resolve certain types of dizziness as well. “Unfortunately, many primary care medical doctors aren’t aware of these findings and don’t refer these patients to Chiropractic physicians to see if they may be helped by Chiropractic care,” says Dr. Graber. “The patients find us on their own.”
To find a chiropractor in your area, visit: www.njchiropractors.com. For More Information, contact the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors at 908-722-5678 or email: info@anjc.info.
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors, ANJC, is one of the largest associations of chiropractors in the nation, with 1900+ members, statewide. ANJC’s mission is to educate its members on the latest technology and advancements in the profession and to become a trusted, relied upon information resource to the public regarding the benefits of chiropractic care. For more information, please visit ANJC’s public information website at www.njchiropractors.com or call (908) 722–5678.
Add comment