What is reaction time? It’s the time it takes for our brains to sense what is happening around us, process that information, make a plan for reaction, and then act. Quicker reaction times are desirable in order to avoid accidents and excel in specific activities.
There are many ways to improve your reaction time, such as prioritizing sleep, exercising consistently, hydrating, and doing specific exercises that are focused on improving your reflexes. These all help to improve cognitive function. But what if we told you there may be a way to improve your reaction time with chiropractic adjustments as well?
There have been many studies over the years that suggest chiropractic adjustments can help the brain to process information more quickly, which results in faster reaction times. One 2016 study, in which researchers observed older people’s reaction times before, during, and after receiving 12 weeks of chiropractic care, saw significant improvement in reaction times after 12 weeks of care. Similar studies have come to the same conclusion—that chiropractic adjustments have a positive effect on reaction times.
Because chiropractic adjustments can improve reaction times, there are many people who may be able to benefit from them. Faster reaction times can help:
- Athletes to catch a ball coming their way
- Musicians adjust to changes in tempo, dynamics, etc.
- Drivers to brake in enough time or avoid obstacles
- First responders whose fast decision-making can mean life or death
To schedule a chiropractic adjustment, contact us today.