Chiropractic can make you less clumsy

Research studies show that improving the function of your spine can not only help your brain see what’s going on in your spine but can also help improve the way your brain can see what’s going on in your arms.

Improved visual acuity and visual field size are benefits of chiropractic care

Neck Pain

The research study revealed that patients with low level neck pain were given chiropractic adjustments. After this, they were better at re-positioning their arm. Their brains were better able to see where their arm was after they were adjusted by the chiropractor.

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