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In the past, walking was a daily activity and became an integral and unspoken part of people’s lives. Today, with modern conveniences and comforts everywhere you go exercise has become something you have to plan into your day and intentionally do. For some Americans, the most walking they do during the day is from their house to the car and then from the car to the office. What you may not know is that there are some surprising health benefits to walking as little as 30 minutes per day.
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The Christmas season officially begins right after Thanksgiving, and for most families, that means pulling all the decorations out of storage. Hauling heavy boxes down from the attic or up from the basement can take a toll on your body, even if it doesn’t feel like it at the moment. There is also the possibility of injury during the decorating itself, like lifting the tree at an odd angle or pulling a muscle while hanging lights. Use some of the tips below to avoid injury this Christmas.
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Halloween and the holiday season are an exciting time for parents and children alike. The wonder that you likely felt as a child during Halloween often disappears as you get older, only to reappear in your own young children. It’s a special day and a special season to build family traditions, but Halloween is also a day filled with temptations in the form of sugary treats and beverages. Good healthy habits often protect us from making poor decisions, but it’s also okay to splurge and enjoy some extra chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte. The important thing to remember is to have a plan in place so that when you are not feeling your best, it is easy to get back on track. Let’s take a look at some tips below to help you develop solid habits and have a great Halloween.
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The summer season is filled with vacations, unstructured days and valuable time as a family. But even summer has to come to an end, and the school year must begin again. Your kids are probably excited to get back to school and spend time with their friends, so they are probably not thinking about developing habits and routines that will keep them healthy all semester long. That’s where you come in, and hopefully, use these tips to ensure the entire family has the best back-to-school season possible.
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Gardening is an amazing and cathartic summer activity. Working with your hands in the outdoors and providing food for yourself and for your family is a practice that goes back thousands of years. While you most likely try your best to use good posture and take care of yourself during other activities during the day, it can be hard to remember to apply that same care when working outside in the hot sun. Unfortunately, during the peak gardening months of the year, most chiropractors see a rise in new patients complaining of back pain as well as other posture and fatigue-related issues. But there are some pretty simple things you can put into practice today that will help you to avoid injury and discomfort while gardening.
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Sciatica describes a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which is one of the largest nerves in the body extending from the lumbar back all the way down the back of each leg. Sciatica by definition is a compression of the sciatic nerve that causes pain, burning sensations, and discomfort throughout the affected area. The sciatic nerve sends signals from your lower back all over your legs and buttocks, so when it becomes compressed for any reason the symptoms can be severe enough to hinder your day to day activities.
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Summer’s here, and it’s usually a season of relaxation and exploration. The kids are home from school and it’s time to take the vacations, hikes, and day trips you have been dreaming about all winter. While your mind may be ready to tackle the season, your body may need some time to adjust. During the winter months, our bodies can undergo negative changes due to minimal outdoor activity, poor posture and a diet with fewer fresh fruits and vegetables. Bearing this in mind, here are seven tips to make sure you are taking care of your spine and enjoying the summer months.
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Headaches are one of the most common problems Americans suffer from. Headaches vary in length, severity, and frequency, but I think we can all agree they are very unpleasant. The first response is going to be to use a pill or just try to tough it out, but there are other solutions out there that are much more sustainable, such as a chiropractic adjustment. Continue reading “Got a Headache? See a Chiropractor!” »
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We are constantly amazed by athletes and the things they put their body through in the name of performance. An athlete has to train often and train hard to operate at their peak level. For this reason, athletes are much more susceptible to sports injuries. Sports injuries can be any number of things, but what we see most commonly is tendonitis, torn muscle tissue and sprains. In more extreme cases, there are injuries that require months of physical therapy and time away from practice.
While injuries can’t be completely avoided, there are steps you can take with your chiropractor before and after an injury happens to insure quick recovery and a low chance of the injury recurring in the future. Chiropractic care for sports injuries is still considered an alternative form of medicine, but the improvement in an athletes health and performance after they have undergone a treatment really speaks to the benefits. Let’s take a look at some of the ways chiropractic care can help you. Continue reading “How a Chiropractor can help your sports injury” »
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As the snow flies outside and winter sets in, it can create some curious behaviors that are not present in other seasons. Take, for instance, our eating habits and general need to be inside. They both change drastically during the winter months, and it takes that much more concentration and effort to get out the door and do things that are healthy.
Because of our more sedentary lifestyle and exposure to cold during the winter, it can leave us vulnerable to the common cold, the flu and a myriad of other illnesses. There are a number of things that can boost our immunity and overall well being, but the most powerful is going to be regular chiropractic care. Let’s break down below a few of the key ways chiropractic care in the winter can boost our immunity and protect us from other injuries. Continue reading “Don’t Miss Your Winter Chiropractor Appointment!” »
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