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Hiking is one of the best and most meditative exercises that you can do these days. It doesn’t require an elite membership and oftentimes it is a great way to get extra mood-boosting vitamins while giving a great fulfillment at the end. But not everyone knows that without proper preparation, you could be setting yourself up for injury. We have collected a few tips and tricks to help you stay safe this hiking season. Here’s what you need to know.
Stretching is one of the best and most natural ways to combat and manage pain. It encourages lengthening of the muscles which tend to cause the most issues, while also improving blood flow and relieving those strains that are painful. The benefits of stretching are well known. which is why it is touted in all physical sports and exercises. Stretching exercises are some of the most beneficial and impactful exercises that you can do. They not only work parts of your body that traditional exercises do not reach, but they also help to reduce and remove the lactic acids which cause soreness after workouts.
Chiropractic care works by adjusting portions of the spine. In adjusting the vertebrae of the spine, we can help our patients find pain relief and relaxation. We can do the same thing with most joint issues. Joints need to be loose and flexible in order to function efficiently and in the healthiest manner. Here’s how chiropractic can help.
Summer is the season to get outside. It’s the perfect time to catch some vitamin D and start new and exciting healthy lifestyles that were put off in the spring. If you’ve ever done summer outdoor activities, you’d know two things: (1) it’s hot, and (2) you should have started it sooner. Many people regret not starting new activities sooner for a variety of reasons, the most common that we see is that sometimes these new outdoor activities can create bodily pains.
As we all begin booking rooms for our travel plans, it’s important to consider how your body will hold up during the transit. Since we’ve all been at home for a year and a half, it may come as a surprise to some of us that our bodies are suddenly not holding up very well in the small plane seats. Further, it might be the first time you’ve traveled ever, and in that case, it is more important than ever to come see us before your flight, because we can give you the best chance at comfort that is possible.
Neck pain is some of the most difficult pain to relieve for modern medicine. Traditional doctors focus on risky surgeries and pain killers to help you find relief. Why take that route and risk the side effects when you can come to Wills Chiropractic for natural — and often immediate — pain relief? Here’s how chiropractic care can help.
When people think of the chiropractor, they tend to think of spinal and joint treatments. While those are something that we provide resolutions for, that is not the end of our relief for your body. We also are deeply committed to providing you with care and knowledge about how to best serve your body. For example, we’ve gathered a small list of tips to help you get or stay healthy during the summer.
Injuries happen every day. Whether from repetitive motions, slips, falls, accidents or any of the many other things that can cause an injury. It’s what you do after an injury that determines how you heal. Healing takes place in stages. First inflammation and swelling to fight off infection, then after the inflammation and swelling is gone real healing begins by replacing the damaged tissue and cells. There are 3 things you can do to help speed up your healing process.