How Chiropractic Treatments Can Help You Survive Winter
The polar vortex has developed once again this season and people are urgently preparing for it.
Winter Injuries
During this snowy time of the year, even a step outside your house risks being injured as result of slipping. But go outside we must; we cannot indulge in the life of a hermit.
But when the inevitable slip and fall does become, we must be fully prepared to get the medical attention 
that we need.
A chiropractor is excellent for treating any internal trauma that your body may have suffered as a result of a fall. Even when there are no external gashes, the body sustains damage because of the force of the impact.
Body parts soak in the pressure, but some of them may be impacted.
When they become misaligned, the bones constrict nerves which can lead to chronic problems further on.
People who slip on ice should immediately seek a chiropractor to assess the damage, especially if they fall on their backs.
This is because symptoms can appear over time and a chiropractor will be able to treat it to prevent that from ever happening.
Boost Your Immunity
Many of us have come to accept that catching a cold is essentially a rite of passage for the winter season. 
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
There are many guards against catching a cold. But these preventive measures, such as face masks and hand sanitizers are cumbersome and difficult to manage.
That is why instead of trying to avoid them completely, you should try to boost your immunity. A quick, drug free and non-invasive session with a chiropractor will help in this respect.
Studies have shown that chiropractic therapy boosts the immune system in the body.
This strengthens the body’s natural defenses against diseases that prowl our communities this time of the year.
If you are looking for a leading chiropractor in Portland, visit us at Cascade Spine & Injury Center.
Our NE Portland chiropractic clinic houses state-of-the-art technology which when combined with the expertise of Dr. Jonathan McClaren, is fully capable of handling your winter needs.
You can also book an appointment online.