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Highland Chiropractor Reveals The Connection Between Joint Pain And Dehydration
Air and water are the Big Two for human survival. We humans cannot live long without either. Now, most adults likely haven’t tried to hold their breath to see how long they could go without breathing (or in order to see if mom or dad would give in and give them what they wanted) since they were children. But, how often do we, adults, forgo the other necessity of life…drinking water? And, not just drinking water, but drinking enough water. In order for the human body to function optimally, it needs water (and plenty of it!) Every cell, tissue, organ and system in your body relies on the water you drink. For instance, did you know that your saliva, and the fluids around your joints, are essentially water? It’s true, and in addition to generating dry mouth, dehydration can actually make your joints ache. Moreover, your temperature and metabolism, as well as your blood circulation, are moderated by water. And, there are still more wonders to drinking sufficient water, such as the improvement of nutrient absorption and toxin removal, as well as the reduction of heartburn, hypertension, exhaustion, headaches. Even back pain has been attributed to staying well-hydrated. As a Chiropractor in Highland I make it a point to ask my patients with back pain and joint pain if they are drinking sufficient water on a daily basis, and I advise all of my patients to drink plenty of water on a daily basis.
Obviously, it’s not a subtle point I’m making. Drinking enough water is fundamental for complete health in all the areas described above and, most likely, in ways that researchers have yet to discover. Now, most humans would not be foolish enough to try to go through the day without breathing, yet too frequently a large majority of people go through their day either not drinking water at all or not drinking a sufficient amount. Every human body needs proper hydration no matter what physical activity a person may engage in throughout the day. When it comes to functional challenges caused by dehydration, athletes (who should know better!) are particularly at risk. Researcher, Susan Yeargin, assistant professor of athletic training in Indiana State’s College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services, said of athletes,”Physiologically, their core body temperature could be higher than it should have been if they were hydrated. Their heart rate will be higher, and they’re going to perceive that they’re working harder than they actually are.”
People often ask how much water is sufficient. Chiropractors like me, your Highland chiropractor, agree with most health care professionals in advising at least eight, 8-ounce glasses of water per day for the majority of our patients. However, we advise even more for our patients who are athletes, or for patients who carry around excess weight or exercise or work where it’s hot. So, how can you tell if you’re drinking “enough” water? It’s simple! The answer is in the color of your urine. If you’re well-hydrated, your urine will be a light, pale yellow!
Do Tension Headaches or Migraines Interfere With Your Life?
Do you suffer from tension headaches or migraines? If so, you are painfully aware of their incapacitating effects.
Tension headaches: Like it or not, life can be a pain, sometimes, and turn into a tension headache. Many people have experienced more than one. If you’ve had a tension headache, then you probably experience it as a dull, painful ache in your head that is commonly accompanied by a feeling of tightness or pressure along your forehead or on the sides and back of your head. Occasionally, you might feel a tenderness of your scalp, neck and shoulder muscles, and at times you may experience a loss of appetite.
Tension headaches are commonly defined as mild to moderately intense. The severity of the pain varies from one headache to another in the same person, as well as from one individual to another You may have tension headaches regularly or they may take place infrequently. Your headaches are considered chronic if they happen fifteen or more days a month for a minimum of three months. If tension headaches are interferring with your life, chiropractic care may be the remedy. Get in touch with your chiropractor today.
Migraine Headaches: Migraine headaches differ from the average tension-related headache. As reported by the National Headache Foundation, migraines often take place on one side of the head only. The throbbing or pulsating pain is accompanied by nausea or vomiting. One-fifth of migraine sufferers have auras, visual manifestions an hour before a migraine attack, and distrubances like pulsating light, lines or dots.
Do you experience the painful symptoms of migraines? If you do, you know the distressing, incapacitating effects that this kind of condition can have on your life. Unfortunately, you probably know by now that conventional over-the-counter medications are ineffective, and prescription drugs all too often have harmful side effects. Even so, the pain of a migraine can incapacitate you for hours, days, even a lifetime. It’s time to finally get rid of the pain and get your life back! Chiropractic treatment has been proven to be powerful in relieving and eliminating migraine headaches. Make an appointment with your chiropractor today!