SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Insight Chiropractic in San Jose, CA is working to educate retired Americans about the benefits of chiropractic care for natural pain management and increased mobility. The practice has a special focus on meeting the needs of seniors, including senior balance therapy to improve coordination and mobility. Balance therapy may also help reduce the risk for accidental slips and falls. Chiropractor Dr. Jennifer Forster has substantial experience treating senior patients. Her goal is to help elder Americans improve their confidence and lead active, pain-free lives.
San Jose chiropractor Dr. Jennifer Forster is helping seniors stay active through chiropractic care and balance therapy. According to Dr. Forster, regular spinal adjustments keep the body properly aligned, reducing the risk for age-related chronic pain and injury.
"As the body ages, it is more likely to be affected by chronic pain conditions caused by natural wear and tear," said Dr. Forster. "Our chiropractic adjustments are extremely effective for managing pain. Using hands-on adjustments techniques, we help restore proper alignment to the spine. These adjustments are gentle and safe for seniors' bodies."
Insight Chiropractic offers adjustments for managing chronic low back pain, neck pain, knee pain and headaches. Natural wear and tear can cause a disc to slip out of alignment, compressing nearby nerves. The goal of spinal adjustments is to correct the underlying misalignment in the body. According to Dr. Forster, doing adjusting the spine helps to relieve nerve compressions and promote long-term health.
As part of the wellness center's senior fitness program, Dr. Forster and her wellness team also teach balance therapy classes. These classes are designed to help seniors improve coordination and build joint balance. Dr. Forster also incorporates standing exercises to utilize a patient's full range of motion. She frequently travels to senior centers to provide on-site adjustments for patients who cannot regular visit her office.
"Our senior fitness program can make a big difference for patients' confidence and movement skills," said Dr. Forster. "Most importantly, by improving balance, we reduce the risk for accidental slips and falls."
The chiropractor founded her senior care wellness program to help senior Americans avoid injury and stay active. According to Dr. Forster, a broken bone can cause long-term health complications in older patients. Dr. Forster hopes that by building strength and improving balance, program participants will be less likely to injure themselves.
"Our goal is to help senior patients proactively take control of their well-being. With proactive care, age is truly just a number," said Dr. Forster.
San Jose seniors may learn more about balance therapy, as well as the benefits of spinal adjustments, by visiting http://insightchiropractics.org/.