“It’s just my age.”
How often have we heard that phrase, or even said it ourselves? A stiff back in the morning, an achy hip after a walk, the feeling that our bodies are just not what they used to be.
We often accept these things as a normal part of the ageing process. But what if they aren’t? What if they are simply common?
Our culture tells us that a decline into stiffness, weakness, and pain is inevitable. We see it in our family and friends, and we assume it will be our story too.
Conditions like weak pelvic floors, dropped arches, or arthritic joints are incredibly widespread in our society. But common does not mean normal, and it certainly doesn’t mean it’s unavoidable.
These issues are often symptoms of a modern lifestyle, not a direct consequence of the number of years you have lived.
Your body is a magnificent, adaptive machine. It constantly remodels itself based on the loads and movements you ask of it.
Our ancestors walked, squatted, climbed, and carried. Their bodies were loaded in varied ways every single day, which kept their joints, muscles, and bones robust and healthy.
Modern life has removed this natural loading. We sit in chairs, walk on perfectly flat surfaces, and live in a world of convenience that starves our bodies of the diverse movements they were designed for.
That morning stiffness or nagging ache isn’t a sign that your body is failing you. It is a signal.
It’s your body’s way of communicating that it has been deprived of the motion it needs to maintain itself. Think of it as a check engine light, not a final verdict.
Seeing these issues as signals, rather than a sentence of decline, is the first step toward change. It gives us back our power and offers a clear path forward.
The good news is that your body is always ready to adapt. By reintroducing the right kinds of movement, you can begin to change the signals it is sending.
This doesn’t mean you need to start an intense new exercise regime. It’s about weaving more natural movement back into your day.
Try sitting on the floor sometimes instead of the sofa. Take your shoes off and walk in the grass. Squat down to pick things up. These small changes provide your body with the movement nutrients it has been missing.
You have more influence over how your body feels than you may have been led to believe. Common aches and pains are not your destiny.
If you feel that stiffness and pain are limiting your life, chiropractic care can help restore proper motion to your body, making it easier to embrace a more active future.
Ready to rewrite your story? Book your appointment with us today.
Ewell Chiropractic
9A Cheam Road, Ewell, Epsom KT17 1SP
Our practice is next to the central car park in the Ewell village if you travel by car. And just a 10-minute wander from both train stations in Ewell.
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