Chiropractic Care and Weight Loss

Losing weight can be tough. There are so many factors that go into it, such as weight, age, sex, metabolism, genetics and others. It can be difficult to figure out with route will work best for you, especially when there are thousands of avenues there to choose from. Sometimes even once you decide on your plan of action, you may find that at a certain point, no matter what you do, you have hit a plateau in your weight loss where the pounds just wont budge. This may be a time where some extra help is required, and fortunately, there is a natural treatment that may be the answer.

 

Chiropractic treatments may be able to supplement your weight loss goals by helping your body get rid of the weight faster under safe circumstances. There are chiropractors that specialize in aiding in weight loss not only with chiropractic manipulations, but by offering nutritional and exercise advice as well. These types of chiropractors are educated in nutrition science and should be able to work with you on creating a nutrition plan that is well-suited for your needs based on your metabolism and other factors. By approaching weight loss in this multi-pronged way, the patient is more likely to see better, longer lasting results.

 

By getting regular chiropractic adjustments, your spine may be relieved of pressure that could be causing subluxations, or dysfunctions of the spine. With these subluxations removed, then exercise may become easier and your diet might start being more effective. Working out without any pain should enable longer, more intense workouts that burn more calories, which should contribute to greater weight loss.

 

Chiropractic adjustments may in and of themselves give your muscles a tone up. Although it’s not a match for those dumbbells, think of the chiropractic manipulations as a supplement to your lifting much like your protein shake. Adjustments may help get rid of adipose tissue, which may lead to better muscle tone, making it harder for the body to put on excess weight. Adjustments may also be beneficial after you complete your workout by allowing your muscles to relax, which might help them get ready for your next workout session. During this time your chiropractor might be able to spot potential injuries, which may help fix certain ailments before they turn into an issue that might hinder your weight loss.

 

If you are looking lose weight and would like to try Chiropractic care, please call Augustine Chiropractic Wesley Chapel at 813-994-6008.

 

Dr. Brian Augustine of Augustine Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, FL, has over 31 years of experience treating patients for their neck pain and other ailments through personalized chiropractic care treatments. The locally owned and operated chiropractic clinic offers both in-office treatments and at-home therapy regimens to help people recover and heal from auto injuries and other conditions. The staff is dedicated to providing alternative and therapeutic solutions for better overall health. Give them a call today at (813) 994-6008 to schedule an appointment or visit their website to learn more about their services!