Health Video of the Week: GoPro Shark Scare

Is your body ready to handle something like this?

Whether the video above is real or fake, it still sends shivers down your spine. Many elements of this video showcase how a properly functioning spine and nervous system made this video possible. Firstly, a jump from that height puts quite a bit of force on the discs cushioning the spinal vertebrae. If he had  degeneration in those discs and any possible nerve entrapment, an immediate reaction to the shark likely wouldn't have been his first thought. 
This is an extreme scenario, however, people living with sciatica, brachial plexus syndrome, degenerative disc disease, etc. can experience excruciating pain from just going down a step. Often times, what starts as stiffness and soreness in the mornings or after hard work, becomes a regular occurrence as time goes on and no intervention takes place. Keeping your spine health in check can prevent problems in the future and stop current small problems in their tracks. Seeing a chiropractor for when their back goes out or when sciatica gets unbearable is a small percentage of when and why our patients come in for care. In reality, most of our patients participate in the wellness membership package to maintain their spinal health and overall well being. Just like brushing your teeth or exercising for heart health, regular maintenance keeps your spine healthy and greatly decreases the chances of back pain or the need for surgery in the future. 

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