As the winner of the best chiropractor in Seminole county Ovations award for 5 years in a row, Dr. Ressler’s patients rave about his innovative and gentle chiropractic techniques. Chiropractic adjustments have been proven to be a great all-natural way treat a multitude of conditions and injuries. Relieving pain, reducing inflammation and improving range of motion are only a few of the benefits you can expect from a chiropractic adjustment. OIWC patients often feel less pain and discomfort only 1-2 visits. Sometimes, patients state that they actually “feel” like they have gotten physically taller. One of the more unusual questions Dr. Ressler receives is, can Chiropractic care make you taller?
“Will a chiropractic adjustment make me taller?”
To answer this question, we must first discuss what determines your height. Once you have reached adulthood you will not physically grow any taller. However, reaching your optimal height is an entirely different arena. Your posture and spinal alignment are two key factors in attaining maximum stature. A forward leaning head, hunched shoulders and rounded upper back are all common traits of poor posture. Even though you have reached your genetically predisposed height as an adult, slouching or hunching can make you appear shorter than you are.
Tight muscles, stress, years of poor posture, auto accident or sports injuries can all cause improper posture. Improper posture not only negatively affects your height, but your health as well. Holding your body in a fixed slumped over position places extra strain on your muscles, ligaments and spine. Due to the excess pressure, it typically causes headaches, pain in the neck, shoulders, upper, mid and low back. In addition to causing pain, sitting, standing or walking with poor posture may even increase your risk of a future injury.
Posture is not the only culprit that impacts how tall you appear. A condition called “degenerative disc disease” also affects your height. Aging, wear and tear from repetitive movements, trauma from an auto accident or sports injury can all cause degenerative disc disease. The term “degenerative disc disease” describes the degeneration of the discs that are located between the spinal bones that act like spacers for the spine. They serve as a cushion or “shock absorber” and are the support system to the vertebrae. When affected by degenerative disc disease, discs lose volume and become thinner than normal. Because the discs have lost volume, the space between the vertebrae becomes deflated. This will give the spine a condensed appearance or look physically shorter. Without the necessary width to provide enough cushion between the vertebrae, the nerves in the spine become compressed. Compression and inflammation of the nerves leads to inflammation in the surrounding joints and muscles. The inflammation then will produce pain, irritation and swelling.
So now you may be asking, “how do I prevent improper posture, conditions like degenerative disc disease and maintain my optimal height?” A wonderful way to prevent degenerative disc disease and to ensure proper posture is to receive chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments are a highly effective way to align the spinal segments and restore normal function back to the discs. Spinal vertebrae are aligned properly when they are stacked on top of each other so that the weight is evenly distributed over the entire disc.
Oviedo injury chiropractor, Dr. Ressler will perform a comprehensive exam to address the root cause of your postural issues. He will create a customized treatment plan to treat your specific conditions, injuries and concerns. An aligned spine reduces strain on muscles and ligaments, ensures maximum range of motion in the joints and prevents risk of an injury. Your top chiropractor in Oviedo, treats patients with a highly effective chiropractic technique called “the activator method.” This method incorporates a specialized instrument called an “activator.” The activator tool is designed to correct spinal misalignments, restore proper posture and prevent degenerative disc disease. The activator method is very gentle and gives amazing results. Oviedo’s injury chiropractor, Dr. Ressler also uses a custom-designed table called a “flexion distraction table.” The flexion distraction table is created to relieve pressure on your discs without forceful twisting or cracking. The table includes a light traction feature that gently pulls your vertebrae apart allowing for spinal decompression. This gentle motion removes the pressure on the compressed disc and returns it to the proper position.
Chiropractic adjustments may not cause you to grow or become taller, but they are a great option to correct poor posture and maintain optimal height. Are looking for a “chiropractor near me?” Look no further, Oviedo Injury and Wellness Center is a full-service holistic healthcare clinic proudly serving the Oviedo, Winter Springs and Orlando area. Oviedo’s top chiropractor, Dr. Ressler, has over 23 years of experience helping patients feel better and significantly improved posture. Have you been in an auto accident? Do you want to look taller? Do you want to feel better? Chiropractic care is a safe way to treat many different issues, conditions and injuries. Don’t spend another day wondering if chiropractic care can help improve your life! Call our office at 407-977-5005 and schedule your FREE new patient consultation today.