How is your head, shoulders, knees and toes? You probably know that they are all connected to the spine, but may not dwell on it as much as we do. Medical Researchers are now observing what Chiropractors have known for years that discovering, adjusting and maintaining the natural curve in your spine are essential for optimal health.

You, or someone you know, may have gone to a Chiropractor for a bad lower back, but you may not think of one for dizziness, insomnia, hypertension or asthma - even though you should. The fact is you do not feel it when your spine has lost its normal curve. However, left undetected and uncorrected, many poor health conditions will result.

Imagine trying to bounce a deflated basketball. That is how inefficiently you will perform and

Once you know your natural curve it is much easier to determine if it is out of alignment and if an adjustment is necessary. There are a number of ways that your spine can shift out of alignment. Some are: gravity pulling down on us, lifting, twisting, slipping, falling, accidents, poor posture and of course sleeping for 8 hours on a mattress that is either too soft or too firm.

Chiropractors can help you adjust your spine to its natural alignment with low force gentle techniques. You also improve your quality of life by paying attention to those situations or actions that may have thrown your spine out of alignment. Every driver knows that if they drive to fast over a curb it may throw their wheels out of alignment and that it should be checked, but people do not take the time to consider this when their spine is involved. It is what you do between adjustments that will determine how long your body can hold the alignment that was provided. The truth is that adjusting your spine should be something you do throughout your life with your local Chiropractor.

Now let’s look at how you sleep and what you need to maintain proper alignment. It’s good to go to bed properly adjusted and to wake up the same way. For the rest of your life, you need to take care of your spine!

In the mezzanine, above our showroom, you can make an appointment to visit with our in- house Chiropractor. He can analyze the curve of your spine and make recommendations on what type of sleep surface you should sleep on. You can also try numerous combinations of layers on our test mattress until you find the right one for your size and spinal curve.

In our Ergocheck Area we can test for pressure points to see if the combination you have chosen is the right one for proper comfort, support and spine alignment.

what it means to have a spine that has lost its natural curve. It is well documented that the normal healthy shape of your natural curve should measure between 37 and 43 degrees. It is also important to know the shape of your curve when deciding on a sleep surface. Some surfaces are better than others for different degrees of curvatures.

Most people will wait until these small spinal problems become big and painful before seeing someone. However, just like you need to brush your teeth to prevent cavities, you can improve the “quality of your life” immensely if you take the time to discover your spine, its natural curve and how it affects other parts of your body especially when it is out of alignment. You deserve to know. Your head, shoulders, knees and toes will be thankful.