Making sure that you have healthy bones is the work of a lifetime. Dr. Jay McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center in Nitro, WV, helps bones stay healthy through chiropractic care. Many different factors play into having healthy bones and being educated is essential. Keeping them healthy and strong involves a few strategic steps.

Diet

Eating a healthy diet is the first step to keeping your bones healthy. One of the key building blocks in that diet is calcium. It helps to grow healthy bones in children and to keep them in good health. It is vital for your body’s ability to regenerate bone tissue. To use calcium efficiently, you need to have enough vitamin D, which requires you to get direct exposure to sunlight. When your body is low on calcium, it takes it from the bones and this can lead to them getting thinner. Dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and soy products are very good sources of calcium. At about age 50, the adult body needs 1200mg of calcium a day. 

Exercise

Being active and exercising is equally important for your bones as your diet. When you lift weights, your bones become denser to support your larger muscles. This reduces your risk of osteoporosis.

How a chiropractor can help

Chiropractors take a holistic approach to good health. Providing nutritional suggestions and an exercise program that can help to keep your bones strong is part of integrative health care. Your chiropractor may also make suggestions for lifestyle changes that can help keep your bones healthy. This includes not smoking, limiting alcohol, keeping a healthy weight, and if you are over 50, reducing your risk of falling. 

For healthy bones in Nitro, WV, Dr. McClanahan of Dr. J Chiropractic and Wellness Center offers the information and therapies that can help ensure your bones thrive. To begin your chiropractic journey, give our office a call at (304) 776-1520.