Maintain your body height
The spinal discs are responsible for 25% of our spine’s overall length. The average adult spine is 24 to 28 inches in length so the intervertebral discs make up 6-7 of those inches (http://alturl.com/neinm). At birth, the water-filled, gel-like nucleus and outlining fibrotic tissue are both firm and flexible. Around 35-40 years old, the vertebral discs often begin showing degenerative changes which include dehydration and loss of elasticity-just like every other cell in our body. Thus, most of us get shorter as we age. To re-hydrate the discs, counteract the forces of gravity, and strengthen the spinal musculature, several options are employed at McGlynn Chiropractic.
We use therapeutic stretching, manual traction and corrective exercise to restore body height, and relieve painful muscle spasms. By simply sleeping in a fetal position, you begin the process of re-hydration. You will most likely feel relief from nagging low back pain, increased expertise in your golf and tennis swing, more spring in your step, standing taller and greater ease when picking up a grocery bag and small child or pet.
The spinal discs are responsible for 25% of our spine’s overall length. The average adult spine is 24 to 28 inches in length so the intervertebral discs make up 6-7 of those inches (http://alturl.com/neinm). At birth, the water-filled, gel-like nucleus and outlining fibrotic tissue are both firm and flexible. Around 35-40 years old, the vertebral discs often begin showing degenerative changes which include dehydration and loss of elasticity-just like every other cell in our body. Thus, most of us get shorter as we age. To re-hydrate the discs, counteract the forces of gravity, and strengthen the spinal musculature, several options are employed at McGlynn Chiropractic.
We use therapeutic stretching, manual traction and corrective exercise to restore body height, and relieve painful muscle spasms. By simply sleeping in a fetal position, you begin the process of re-hydration. You will most likely feel relief from nagging low back pain, increased expertise in your golf and tennis swing, more spring in your step, standing taller and greater ease when picking up a grocery bag and small child or pet.
