As our population ages, many seniors are seeking holistic treatment modalities to manage their physical and mental well-being. Geriatric chiropractic care is a specific form of chiropractic treatment that offers non-invasive, natural solutions to help foster healing in aging individuals. Dr. David P. Sniezek with Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation and Pain Center in Washington, DC, and McLean, VA, offers skilled osteopathic care, chiropractic care, integrative medicine, and acupuncture so you can age gracefully and continue to live your best life.
As the body grows older, many seniors experience degenerative conditions of the spine, ligaments, joints, nerves, discs, and bones. Poor posture over the years can result in diminished flexibility and reduced mobility of the body, difficulty with balance, and painful symptoms from conditions such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves, and misaligned vertebrae. Left untreated, these conditions generally worsen over time and can lead to dangerous falls or other personal injury incidents.
Geriatric chiropractic care focuses on treating the whole body with a range of treatment techniques that may include:
- Gentle chiropractic adjustments to improve the alignment of the spine, increase range of motion and flexibility, and foster improvements to balance and posture.
- Acupuncture to ease pain from arthritis and improve circulation.
- Soft tissue therapy techniques such as myofascial release and massage can foster relaxation, ease stiffness, and muscle tension, and improve blood circulation.
- Personalized therapeutic exercise programs to strengthen the body, improve physical function (including balance and coordination), restore mobility, and foster flexibility and respiratory capacity.
- Recommended lifestyle changes to help improve sleep, daily activities, and quality of life so seniors can take important measures to optimize their health and well-being.
In your first appointment with Dr. Sniezek at Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation and Pain Center in Washington, DC, and McLean, VA, he will conduct a comprehensive examination that will review your medical history and current ailments and address any concerns you may have about aging. Dr. Sniezek is a compassionate, holistic care provider who offers individualized treatment plans to all of his patients. Geriatric chiropractic care may also include recommendations for custom foot orthotics, which have been shown to improve balance and relieve discomfort when walking by realigning the bones in the foot and ankle and supporting the arches.
If you are a senior living in the Washington DC area, visit Advanced Integrative Rehabilitation and Pain Center in Washington DC or McLean, VA, to address your concerns about your osteopathic health and wellness. Please call (202) 296- 3555 to meet with an experienced and qualified holistic geriatric chiropractic practitioner. Dr. Sniezek can help you age with dignity and strength.