Patients often blame back pain and arthritis on genetics — but many of these conditions are inherited habits, not genes. The good news: they can be improved or eliminated.
Patients occasionally tell me that they have specific health issues "…because Mom and Dad had the same thing." While that is sometimes true, many things we 'get' from our families we don't have to keep.
Common ailments like back pain, headaches, arthritis, even illnesses like diabetes are often inherited from our family — but in a way different than you might think. While we certainly inherit our family's genes, we also inherit their habits. As children, we learn to stand and walk and eat and sleep by emulating those around us. If Mom has poor posture and Dad sleeps in front of the TV and the whole family eats pizza and soda for supper then we are likely to do the same. Behavioral Genetics is the study of these contrasts.
The great news is that many seemingly genetic shortcomings are actually lifestyle deficiencies that can be improved or eliminated. Perhaps Dad has arthritis and neck pain from sleeping in that chair every night. What if Mom's bad feet are a result of wearing terrible shoes her whole life? Maybe your brother's headaches result from a terrible diet and hunching over a computer twelve hours a day. The likely answer is that it's a bit of both genetics and lifestyle. Regardless, these are all issues that can be improved or eliminated from your own life.
At Acacia Chiropractic Clinic, our unique treatment protocol is designed to help unravel the knots of life's transgressions. It includes addressing the causes of your problems — not just the symptoms. Our comprehensive care plan includes clinical and home work to strengthen muscles, improve posture and increase mobility all aimed at improving your good health. Call or text us at (803) 412-2240. We accept most health insurances and serve Tega Cay, Fort Mill, and the surrounding communities.
