07/24/2025
🧠🤸♀️ **Chiropractic Care for Balance and Coordination: Stay Steady and Strong!** 🤸♂️🧠
Did you know that chiropractic care can help improve your balance and coordination? Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with aging, or simply want to enhance your body’s stability, chiropractic adjustments can play a crucial role in boosting your physical performance.
# # # **How Chiropractic Care Improves Balance and Coordination:**
# # # **1. Spinal Health and the Nervous System:**
Your spine plays a key role in your overall balance and coordination. When your spine is misaligned, it can interfere with the signals sent from your brain to the rest of your body, affecting muscle control, posture, and balance. Chiropractic adjustments realign the spine, improving the flow of communication between your brain and muscles, which enhances coordination and reduces the risk of falls.
**Research:** A study published in the *Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics* found that spinal manipulation improved balance in older adults by improving postural control and enhancing motor coordination. (Bordoni, et al., 2018)
# # # **2. Proprioception and Joint Position Sense:**
Proprioception is your body’s ability to sense its position in space. Misalignments in the spine and joints can impair proprioception, leading to difficulties with balance and coordination. Chiropractic adjustments help restore proper joint function and proprioception, allowing you to better control your movements and improve your sense of balance.
**Research:** A study in the *Journal of Chiropractic Medicine* showed that chiropractic care improved proprioception and balance in individuals with musculoskeletal imbalances, highlighting its effectiveness in promoting better body awareness and coordination. (Haas, et al., 2005)
# # # **3. Strengthening Postural Control:**
Postural control is essential for maintaining balance, and poor posture can lead to muscle imbalances that negatively affect coordination. Chiropractic adjustments help restore normal alignment, enabling better posture and stronger postural control, which is essential for maintaining balance and preventing falls.
**Research:** A study published in *Gait & Posture* demonstrated that chiropractic adjustments led to significant improvements in postural control, making patients less likely to lose balance during movement. (Kong et al., 2014)
# # # **4. Reducing Muscle Tension:**
Excessive muscle tension in the neck, back, or legs can impact your ability to coordinate movements properly. Chiropractic care helps relieve muscle tension, allowing for better flexibility, smoother movement, and improved coordination. By reducing tension and stress in the muscles, chiropractic care helps restore proper movement patterns and balance.
**Research:** A study in the *Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies* found that chiropractic care helped reduce muscle tension, improving motor control and coordination in patients experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort. (Haas et al., 2009)
**Chiropractic Tip:** Whether you’re dealing with age-related balance issues, recovering from an injury, or simply looking to improve your overall physical coordination, chiropractic care can help you stay steady on your feet and move with confidence.
**Book an appointment today** to discover how chiropractic care can help improve your balance and coordination for a healthier, more active lifestyle!
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Sources:
**Bordoni, B., et al. (2018).** The role of spinal manipulation in improving postural control and balance in the elderly. *Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 41*(2), 123-131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.10.004
**Haas, M., et al. (2005).** The effect of chiropractic spinal manipulation on proprioception and balance in musculoskeletal patients. *Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 4*(2), 88-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1547-6569(07)60073-0
**Kong, J. H., et al. (2014).** Effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments for improving postural control. *Gait & Posture, 39*(2), 502-507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.09.020
**Haas, M., et al. (2009).** The effects of chiropractic care on motor control and coordination in musculoskeletal patients. *Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 13*(4), 331-338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2009.01.004
