One of the many pleasures in life that most people take for granted is the ability to move their bodies freely and without stiffness and pain. Mobility refers to your active range of motion. 

Flexibility enables you to move your leg or arm into position, while mobility allows you to keep it there without using your hands. The main goal is to move freely and functionally while maintaining joint stability and muscular strength.

Your muscles are a moving, active part of your body. But, injuries can occur when muscles are not used properly, whether due to prolonged sitting or poor form during workouts. If you have mobility issues, chiropractic care may be beneficial. In addition to chiropractic care, taking steps to promote and engage in a more active lifestyle can help you become and stay more mobile. Here's what you should know. 

Mobility Loss and Chiropractic Treatment

Joint mobility is an important aspect of a healthy, well-functioning body. For many people with mobility loss, pain can be overwhelming and uncomfortable, which can affect their daily lives. 

A chiropractic adjustment can reduce or eliminate joint or muscle pains, improve posture, and increase mobility in most individuals. If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions, seeing a chiropractor may help:

• Spinal Damage (Herniated, Displaced, or Ruptured Discs)
• Osteoarthritis
• Joint Dysfunction
• Sciatica
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia

Improve Joint Mobility in Asheville, NC

A healthy lifestyle that focuses on posture, balance, strength, and mobility is an important part of keeping a healthy body. Chiropractic care can be incredibly impactful on your health and ability to move about. However, having treatments and then sitting at a desk or on the couch, all day will undo all that work. 

Buncombe County has an abundance of activities to set good habits or get involved with the community. Here are some ideas to stay more mobile around Asheville:

• Visit hiking trails for a walk or bike ride. 
• Explore downtown Asheville's boutiques and art galleries.
• Stroll around Biltmore Estate.
• Go swimming at the pool or lake.
• Enjoy the outdoor festival season.
• Join a kickball league! Or something of the sort.

Mobility Improvement and Chiropractic Care

If your joints don't move as they should, other parts of your body will work overtime to compensate. As normal movement is restricted, pain worsens as muscles in the area tighten, causing tendons and ligaments to shorten and cling together. Our bodies were designed to move, and if we don't move, stretch, and exercise, they stiffen! 

Regular chiropractic adjustments at Monitto Chiropractic can assist in readjusting the spine and joints and restoring proper alignment. If you are having trouble with immobility or would like to learn more about how chiropractic might help you, please contact us.