Top 10 Factors That Accelerate Arthritis
- Being over age 45
- Genetics (5% genetic)
- Being overweight
- Lack of motion or exercise: use it or lose it
- Poor diet: junk foods, high protein, alcohol…too acidic and increase wear and tear (Smoking decreases oxygen to joints)
- Lack of Supplementation: deficiency of fruits and green-leafy vegetables. Too little calcium, Vitamin. D, too high protein
- Repetitive motion and overuse
- Stress: joint function is improper the signals to the brain are distorted, causing a “neurologic stress.”
- History of impacts to the body (over 70% of people involved in a car accident show arthritic signs 5 years later from the impact)
- Subluxation: when a joint can not move properly and when it is malpositioned. Wolf's Law states when joints are misaligned, the pressure on the bones vary and draw calcium, forming spurs and osteophytes
Like a car, your spine requires regular maintenance, from the stresses of gravity and everyday life. While you may own several cars throughout your lifetime, you only have one spine! Take care of it.
This educational program is offered complimentary by McRoberts Chiropractic. Dr. Tim McRoberts practice is located at 951 Kimball Lane in Verona and can be reached at 608-848-0058.
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