A patient shared one of their favorite pastimes; racing vintage motorcycles. I had to admit that I hadn’t run into that one. As it turns out there is a large interest in this sport. Apparently a vintage motorcycle is a motorcycle built in the 1970’s or earlier, and from the sound of it, these people have a lot of fun.
In further conversation, it came to our attention that many of the people who engage in this sport buy old motorcycles and work on restoring them to their former glory. I was curious what they looked for most when looking at old decrepit bikes. Their response was a “good roller.”
What does that mean?
It means that no matter how ugly the body, how burned out the frame, how torn apart the motor, if it’s underlying structure allows it to move well, then there is plenty to work with. Some people might scoff at such an investment because they don’t have the imagination that this old and beaten motorcycle can do anything but decorate a junk heap.
In reality, if it’s a “good roller,” if it has good motion, then it’s possible to bring it back to life. It’s possible to get it back on the race track, guzzling gas and taking the turns, aiming every second for the checkered flag.
What does this mean for you? If your structure is still good, you are still good. Work to always keep your structure as healthy as possible. This means that regular trips to your chiropractor, your local expert on posture and spinal alignment, is your best attempt at keeping your underlying structure healthy. There are plenty of people out there that “look” healthy, but their structure is such that it keeps them from the race. Don’t be that person.
Be the person that takes good care of yourself through good nutrition, positive attitude, regular exercise, and most importantly retaining good structure by keeping your chiropractic appointments. That is how you maintain your status as a “good roller” at any age.
Speaking of a good roller at any age, look closely at this week’s picture, provided by a patient. How old is this highly competitive vintage motorcycle racer?
He’s 83, and still out there winning.
Stay in the race. Keep your structure healthy.
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