Chiropractic care
Longevity
A three-year study of senior citizens over 75 years of age revealed
that seniors who receive chiropractic care spend fewer days in
hospitals and nursing homes than elderly non-chiropractic patients.
Senior citizens under chiropractic care report better overall
health, have fewer chronic conditions, and are less likely to use
prescription drugs than non-chiropractic patients.
The senior chiropractic patients were more likely to exercise vigorously and more likely to be active in the community.
87% of senior citizens under chiropractic care described their
health status as good or excellent, compared to only 65% of
non-chiropractic patients.
Chiropractic patients spend 15% less time in nursing homes and 21% less time in hospitals than the non-chiropractic patients.
As the popluation ages, more people are consulting doctors of
chiropractic, especially in their later years. As we live longer, there
are growing concerns about over-medication and the side effects of
combining various prescription drugs. Safe, natural chiropractic care
is growing in popularity. Restoring proper nerve and spinal function
can help improve mobility, vitality, and endurance, and therefore the
quality of life. Coulter ID et al. Topics in Clinical Chiropractic 1996:
June, Vol 3(2): pgs. 46-55. |