The Top Three Reasons People Feel Older Than They Should And What To Do About It
One of the more common things we hear in the clinic, and the driving reason that many people come to chat with us initially, is a thought that they ‘feel older than they should’. Usually it will be a big birthday or event coming up that will get them wondering why they’re waking up and living with constant stiff, achy, and painful joints. They’ll say things like, “I’m only 50 but I feel like I’m 70”….
While living with constant stiffness and soreness is annoying, the real worry is about how they will feel in the next 5, 10, or even 20 years. Sounds familiar?
In today’s article we cover the top three reasons that people feel older than they should and what they can do about it to start living active, healthy, and happy lives.
Not Moving Enough
The easiest and most obvious reason for our daily aches and pains is that we (as in our society) don’t move enough. Sitting (or standing) for long hours of the day causes changes in our muscles and joints that - over time - lead to people feeling older than they should
The solution: Move more. It’s a simple truth that if we can’t come up with ways to incorporate movement into our daily routine we will always end up feeling stiff, achy, and older than we actually are. No pill, therapy, or surgery can get us feeling better if we’re not moving.
Moving Too Much
On the other side of the coin, moving too much can place a lot of force on our joints…especially if we’re not moving with the right form, or our bodies aren’t strong enough to support that movement.
The solution: learn, practice and improve our movement patterns (how we coordinate our movements) to better PROTECT our joints. This is the #1 most common thing left out by our doctors and is the key to staying active, healthy, and happy.
Not Strong Enough To Support Their Lifestyle
Did you know that between the ages of 24 - 50, our muscle mass decreases by 5-10%? After the age of 50 our muscle mass will decrease, on average, by about 10% per decade. If our bodies are not strong enough to support our favorite activities - we will end up stiff, achy, and feeling older than we should.
The solution: Get started on a program to help you safely and effectively build strength. To live our life without limitations, strength training NEEDS to be part of the equation.
Do you notice a pattern here? None of the things that cause you to feel older than you should can be solved with pills, injections, or endless chiropractor, massage or PT appointments. Movement and strength training NEED to be part of your healthcare plan.
At Evolve Performance Healthcare we help adults keep active, strong, and doing what they love through a combination of chiropractic care, manual therapy, and movement and strength training program. If you have questions or would like to see if it’s right for you…schedule a time to speak to one of our specialists.
Life Without Limitations Program
We opened because we wanted to help people commit to a lifestyle of strength and confidence so they can live active, healthy, and happy lives. The truth is too many people are limited by their pain and being told it’s part of getting older and they should just accept it.
Our Life Without Limitations Program provides a step-by-step program to guide you out of pain, back to your favorite activities, and feeling confident in your body’s ability to do what you love - regardless of age.
In celebration of our 4th Anniversary we’re offering our Life Without Limitations Program at the lowest rate of the year. If you’re ready to to keep active, healthy, and happy click the link below to learn more.
We Help Adults 40+ Build The Strength And Confidence To Put An End to Chronic Pain So They Can Continue to What They Love - Without The Use of Pain Pills, Injections or Surgery.
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