Living to 100 doesn’t excite everyone, especially if the visual is of poor health and minimal function. But what if you could be 100 and feel like you were 60? On the frontier of health longevity, Peter Attia asks that question in his book Outlive, and most would agree it’s worth aiming for! At Performance and Recovery Clinic, we’re committed to helping you achieve this vision by focusing on two fundamental aspects:
Your Physical Health and how that plays into longevity.
Your Physical Health and ability to perform activities you love longer.
Life Span vs. Health Span
Before addressing those two vital aspects of your health and quality of life, let's clarify the difference between Life Span and Health Span:
Life Span: The span of your entire life, including both healthy and unhealthy years.
Health Span: The part of your life during which you are generally in good health. Our goal is to enhance and extend the health span.
Would you agree that many physical aspects of health, such as full mobility, avoiding chronic pain conditions, adequate strength, and the ability to exercise, would help you achieve a longer health span?
Would you agree that your ability to perform your beloved activities longer would improve your quality of life and help you maintain a longer health span?
Resources for Life Span and Health Span
Here are a few essential resources that dive into the science behind Life Span and, even more importantly, Health Span:
David Sinclair’s Book - Lifespan: Why we age and why we don’t have to
Peter Diamandis’ Blog - 10 Longevity Resolutions for 2022
Peter Attia’s Book - Outlive - Link to Book
Your Physical Health and How It Plays Into Longevity
Mobility and Longevity
Grip Strength and Longevity
Hip Fractures and Mortality Rate
Changing trends in the mortality rate at 1-year post hip fracture
Toe grip force of the dominant foot is associated with fall risk
Pain Medications and Opioids and Health
Spine Health and Longevity
Steps per Day and Morbidity and Mortality
Osteoporosis
Your Physical Health and Ability to Perform Activities You Love Longer
Retirement Planning from a Physical Aspect
Many people in the Roaring Fork Valley spend significant effort, time, and money planning for their financial future. But have you considered planning for your health future? It’s much easier to be proactive with your physical health than reactive. Wouldn’t you love to live longer and enjoy the physical activities you have come to love in this beautiful valley? You can.
Movements Needed at 90
Living longer and vibrantly at 90 is achievable with proper planning. Mobility, flexibility, and balance are fundamental requirements to move well, move often, and move safely. This will allow you to enjoy activities like:
Golf
Tennis
Pickleball
Running
Swimming
Exercise
Skiing
Cycling
Walking
Playing with Grandkids
Traveling
Hiking
Pain Prevention and Physical Activity
Pain is a common deterrent to physical activity, so seeking care for pain conditions is crucial. Chiropractic care can help manage and alleviate pain, allowing you to engage in physical activities you love in the Roaring Fork Valley.
Chiropractic Benefits
A significant amount of research supports the efficacy of chiropractic care for physical health. For example:
Data from OptumHealth indicate that a more efficient treatment path typically begins with a patient consulting a chiropractor, leading to more favorable solutions at more reasonable costs.
Chiropractic care pathway was the most cost-efficient.
Total Episode Cost by Entry Point: Chiropractic $631, Primary Care $688, Orthopedic $1,056, ER/Urgent $1,231.
Clinic Services
At Performance and Recovery Clinic, we help with pain and injuries and improve function/movement so you can exercise and play sports vigorously. Our services include:
Manual Palmer adjustments
Extremity
Exercise rehab
Specialized manual therapy techniques
Modern technology - Shockwave, PEMF, infrared, Laser and more
We focus on helping you overcome pain, maintain injury resilience, and increase your sports and activity longevity.