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By Derick Scartel


When a deadly infectious disease flares up, public concern becomes immediate and urgent. The current epidemic of obesity afflicting nearly two-thirds of adults is less newsworthy, but equally serious over time. Losing unhealthy pounds requires effort and change, and a Redondo Beach chiropractor helps concerned individuals attain the healthier goals they have chosen.

The chiropractic pathway to better health is founded on an approach that can increase overall well-being through better alignment of the vertebra housing the primary network of nerves. It has often been described as holistic, and emphasizes the importance of both nerves and the spine to the normal operation of all related physical organs.

When impaired nerve activity and associated pain related to excess weight become a daily occurrence, the condition may be exacerbated by an unhealthy lifestyle. Spinal pressure can be reduced through gentle manipulations of the affected skeletal region. Reducing local inflammation helps restore function, reduce pain, and increase efficiency.

Many overweight people experience long-term problems associated with the joints of the hip, back and knee. Excess weight can result in long-term damage unless counteracted by a normal amount of daily motion, which becomes more achievable when pain is reduced. Exercise is key to long-term weight loss, but can be difficult for many people.

Although chiropractors do not usually focus on creating specific diet plans, they do analyze individual lifestyles in relation to personal exercise habits, smoking, and overall nutritional intake and need. They provide assistance in reaching long-term weight goals, and provide adjustments that help reduce any associated discomfort.

Despite sensational advertising claims regarding quick-fix diet products, no weight-loss regimen provides instant results other than water loss. People who fight the problem by getting enough exercise and eating fewer processed foods enjoy the most success. When combined with the chiropractic approach to wellness, the process is even more effective.




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