From injury recovery to general health and wellness, Dr. Bruce Heng at Edmond Chiropractic Center in Edmond, OK, offers nutrition guidance and other natural techniques to help you achieve your goals.
The Connection Between Nutrition and Chiropractic Care
Many people who visit a chiropractor are surprised to find that the chiropractor offers nutritional guidance. Though the connection between nutrition and chiropractic care might seem confusing at first, there are actually several benefits in combining the two. Dr. Heng and the team at Edmond Chiropractic Center in Edmond, OK, share a few of those reasons below.
Weight Management
Your joints are responsible for supporting your weight. As long as your weight is within a healthy range, your joints can manage well. However, if you are overweight or obese, the joints can wear down more quickly. This leads to pain, especially in the hips, knees, lower back, and ankles. If weight is a contributing factor to your pain, your chiropractor will offer guidance to help.
Healing Properties
Some foods have healing properties while others can be responsible for some of your symptoms. For example, some foods can trigger swelling and inflammation while others have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Your chiropractor can help you choose the right foods for your needs and reduce or eliminate those that are contributing to your suffering.
Bone and Joint Health
Specific foods help build healthy bones and joints, such as foods rich in magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Others can actually affect how much calcium your bones can retain, such as salt and caffeine. Your chiropractor can help you choose the best foods to keep your bones and joints as healthy as possible.
Muscle Health
As with your bones, there are specific foods that are good for muscle health, such as salmon, nuts, seeds, and eggs. However, not everyone needs the same amount of protein, so it’s important to receive specific guidance in this area.
Enhanced Recovery
Visiting a chiropractor for an injury means experiencing various techniques to ensure optimal recovery. Nutritional guidance can play an integral role in recovery, as your chiropractor can recommend the best vitamins, nutrients, and minerals based on your specific injury. Combining proper nutrition with other techniques can help you recover more quickly.
Learn more about how nutrition can improve your recovery and life by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Heng at Edmond Chiropractic Center in Edmond, OK. Call (405) 340-1086 to schedule an appointment today.