Meet Ernestine, one of Tuckahoe Family Chiropractic’s newest and oldest patients! She is 98 years old and has been an exciting addition to our practice since moving to Richmond. Ernestine has had a remarkable chiropractic journey. She has been seeing a chiropractor for the last 70 years, long before the profession was as well know and credible as it is today. She has seen a chiropractor for all of her aches and pains throughout life. At her age, most would be using walkers or wheelchairs, while she rarely uses a cane. Ernestine contributes her health to her continued chiropractic care. When she first came to the office, she had not been to a chiropractor for a few months since moving to Richmond. She was having foot and leg pain resulting from a fall. She was giving a shot by the medical doctor but found no relief. Since coming to Dr. Andy, her foot and leg pain have been exponentially better, and she also believes her hearing has begun to improve.
In addition, Ernestine has an ideal cervical curve, as shown in the picture above. This is referred to in the chiropractic profession as the “arc of life.” For a person of her age to have this curve is very rare. We see patients in their 20s with reverse curvature of the neck. This can cause severe problems, and not just neck pain. Headaches, sinus problems, dizziness, migraines, fatigue, allergies, hand and finger numbness or tingling, high blood pressure and further in the future, cardiovascular problems. These problems occur because when the vertebrae in the neck are curved the wrong way, this puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, which can cause health problems throughout the body.
Chiropractic adjustments can be a huge factor in bringing back your ideal cervical curve. Call to make your appointment at Tuckahoe Family Chiropractic today to learn more about how chiropractic can help you.