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Balance in older adults

Balance Problems? How your PulStar Doctor can help you!

Going to your PulStar Chiropractor for balance issues can be highly beneficial. Your chiropractor is trained to address musculoskeletal and nervous system problems that can directly affect your stability. Here’s why PulStar chiropractic care can be an effective solution for improving balance:

  1. Precise Spinal Alignment: Many balance issues are caused by misalignments in the spine that disrupt body-brain communication. The PulStar system uses advanced sensors to measure stiffness and mobility at each vertebra, allowing your chiropractor to pinpoint exactly where adjustments are needed. This precision helps address the misalignments most affecting your balance.
  2. Enhanced Body Awareness: Proprioception, or body awareness, is key to maintaining balance. The PulStar gives your chiropractor real-time feedback on spinal movement and alignment, which enables adjustments that restore normal function. With each adjustment, the system helps improve the body’s sense of position, giving your nervous system the clarity it needs for balance control.
  3. Gentle, Targeted Relief of Muscle Tension: The PulStar applies controlled, gentle impulses to release stiffness and muscle tension around misaligned areas. This helps relax the muscles that might be overcompensating for imbalances, giving you greater range of motion and ease in staying balanced. The PulStar’s non-invasive approach makes it ideal for those who want effective, gentle care.
  4. Non-Invasive, Data-Driven Care: Chiropractic care is a natural, holistic approach to balance, and the PulStar enhances this by providing detailed, objective data. This allows your chiropractor to tailor each session based on your specific needs and track your progress, ensuring the adjustments are working effectively over time.
  5. Improved Coordination and Long-Term Stability: The PulStar system’s ability to track stiffness and alignment changes visually helps both you and your chiropractor see improvements. Regular adjustments with the PulStar provide ongoing support for balance, helping maintain coordination, reduce the risk of falls, and keep you stable in everyday activities.

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine outlined the potential importance of balance in determining longevity. The study participants had an average age of 61, and two-thirds were men. At the initial checkup, around 1 in 5 failed to balance on one leg for 10 seconds.

The study found that for those unable to complete the balance test, there was an 84% higher risk of death from any cause. This link remained even when other factors – including age, sex, BMI, and preexisting conditions or health risks such as coronary artery disease, hypertension, obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes – were taken into account.

By using the PulStar system, your chiropractor can deliver more accurate, targeted, and effective care for balance issues. The combination of chiropractic expertise and PulStar technology ensures a customized approach to restoring balance and stability safely and comfortably.

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Danielle Evans

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