Do you know that keeping hydrated is key to in keep your spine healthy and your back pain and neck pain at bay? Let’s find out why.
The relationships between fluid and spine are vital to the functioning of our body. Sandwiched between our vertebrae are layers of soft cartilaginous cushioning. The cushioning, also known as the spinal disc, is made up of a tough and fibrous outer layer and a hydrated gel like middle core.
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Secondly, encased within our spinal column is our vital central nervous system (CNS, which is our brain and spinal cord). The CNS is further protected by a layer of fluid call the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Apart from providing protection and additional cushioning to our vital CNS, the CSF also provides nutrients to keep our nerve cells alive and functioning.
Chronic dehydration can cause the following:
1. Dehydration of the disc. This can accelerate the wear and tear of our spinal structure, leading to injuries such as herniated disc. This can also cause slower healing and recovery from back pain and neck pain.
2. Unhealthy nerve cells. Our nerve cells are responsible for every single communications in our body. Nerve cells with poor fluid and nutrient supply can cause a dysfunctional nervous system.
3. Muscle tightness. The lack of nutrient and ions from dehydration can cause our muscles to chronically tighten. This can hamper and slow down recovery from back pain and neck pain.
Fluid intake is vital for a healthy spinal and nervous system. A great rule of thumb for optimal fluid intake is 1 litre of fluid for every 30kg of body weight. For example, a 60kg person should take at least 2L of fluid a day.
At Spearwood Chiropractic, our chiropractors are experts at managing back pain, neck pain and headache
Common conditions that our chiropractors treat are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sport injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or BOOK ONLINE.
1. Dehydration of the disc. This can accelerate the wear and tear of our spinal structure, leading to injuries such as herniated disc. This can also cause slower healing and recovery from back pain and neck pain.
2. Unhealthy nerve cells. Our nerve cells are responsible for every single communications in our body. Nerve cells with poor fluid and nutrient supply can cause a dysfunctional nervous system.
3. Muscle tightness. The lack of nutrient and ions from dehydration can cause our muscles to chronically tighten. This can hamper and slow down recovery from back pain and neck pain.
Fluid intake is vital for a healthy spinal and nervous system. A great rule of thumb for optimal fluid intake is 1 litre of fluid for every 30kg of body weight. For example, a 60kg person should take at least 2L of fluid a day.
At Spearwood Chiropractic, our chiropractors are experts at managing back pain, neck pain and headache
Common conditions that our chiropractors treat are low back pain, neck pain, headache, sport injuries, postural issues, nerve entrapment, sciatica, jaw pain, shoulder pain, wrist pain, elbow pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain and foot pain.
Private health insurance rebates are available at Spearwood Chiropractic. The amount of coverage varies so please refer to your insurer for your level of rebate.
Located at 12/83 Mell Road, Spearwood Chiropractic also services the surrounding suburbs of Coogee, Fremantle, Hamilton Hill, Beeliar, Success, Hammond Park, Aubin Grove, Bibra Lake, South Lake, Cockburn Central, Munster and Yangebup. To book an appointment, call us now on 0481342837 or BOOK ONLINE.
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