Enhancing Spine Health Through Weight Management

At Chiropractic of Bellevue, we are passionate about helping our patients achieve the highest quality of life possible. We understand how challenging weight management is for many people who have chronic health conditions. We’re committed to finding solutions that enable people with chronic conditions, and those recovering from injuries, take control of their health and wellness. One way we do this is by providing tools and resources to improve nutritional intake, lose weight and develop a good exercise routine that protects your spine.

Understanding the Weight Management and Spine Health Relationship

Weight management and spine health maintenance programs collectively support vitality and wellness. In other words, a healthy spine supports weight management and controlling your weight keeps your spine healthy. If your spinal column is compromised, nerves don’t communicate efficiently and it’s often difficult to exercise efficiently. When you are carrying around extra weight, the spine struggles to maintain proper alignment.

As few as ten extra pounds can have a significant impact on the lumbar and sacral regions in the lower back. These areas bear the largest “body load” as you navigate through daily life. If the extra pounds are in the abdomen, the weight alone may pull your spine out of alignment, causing low back pain. Just losing a few pounds will help your spinal column stay in alignment.

Getting started on the journey to optimize your health is easy.

Step One: Make an Appointment for an Evaluation

It’s important to start your new program with a clear picture of your overall health.

Step Two: Design Weight Management and Spine Health Plan

While you are on a weight loss journey, chiropractic adjustments keep your spine in proper alignment so you don’t have as many aches and pains that may derail your exercise goals.

Depending on how much weight you need to lose, ongoing care may be beneficial. Dr. Owens may recommend a series of stretching and corrective exercises along with core strengthening routines to get you started. Complementary services like massage therapy can help you overcome occasional strains and sprains quicker and flush toxins from your body after a strenuous workout.

Step Three: Map out a Nutritional Plan

Supplying your body with proper nutrition is instrumental for maintaining overall fitness. Our staff will help you create a nutritious dietary plan to keep your body fueled. With our nutritional counseling sessions you can design an eating plan that isn’t a weight loss diet, but rather a new way of eating that you’ll enjoy and continue even after you’ve reached your weight goal.

When your spine is properly aligned oxygen-rich blood reaches muscles, healthy nerve signals keep your brain and other systems in constant communication and your immune system is stronger. All of these benefits promote healthy weight loss, which helps your spine maintain proper alignment.

Do you have more questions about the weight management and spine health relationship? Contact our Chiropractic of Bellevue team for more information or sign up for our newsletter today.