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Hitting the Gym Without the Pain: 3 Tips to Help

By Virginia Laird

For those who love to exercise, it can be a challenge to find a way to work out without suffering from back pain, at least from time to time. Chiropractors suggest that there are a few things you can do to prevent such pain from ending your time in the gym. These tips include:

  • Stretch before you start working out
  • Avoid lifting too much
  • Consider a trip to your chiropractor

Stretch Before You Start Working Out

Research indicates that many of the injuries which take place at the gym are caused by a lack of proper stretching prior to exercising. Chiropractors across the nation suggest that to exercise sans back pain requires plenty of stretching prior to taking part in the routine. Still, there is no set stretching regimen. It is suggested that you take the time to stretch each muscle of the body, focusing on those that you will be using throughout your workout. The next time you head to the gym, make sure you allow plenty of time to stretch before hitting the machines or weights.

Avoid Lifting Too Much

For many, getting in the weight room can lead to a desire to lift more than necessary. While weights can be a great way to help shed a few pounds, overdoing it in the weight room can lead to serious injury and back pain. Chiropractors suggest that injuries related to lifting too much can, at times, be irreparable. Rather than having this happen to you, chiropractors advise that you know your limits and stick to them. It is also recommended that you never lift weights alone. Having someone there to help you can prevent injury too.

Consider a Trip to Your Chiropractor

For many, a trip to the chiropractor is only needed when there is severe pain at hand. However, this is not the case. Chiropractic care can be used as a preventative as well. Professional athletes across the nation praise chiropractic care for keeping them in their best health and condition to compete. If you are wanting to keep back pain at bay, or suffer with pain after you exercise, it is time to put chiropractic care to the test. Drop by The Joint Chiropractic on your way home from the gym and get your routine care started. With no appointment necessary, getting seen can be as simple as stopping by at your earliest convenience. And with more than 450 locations nationwide, you are sure to find one in your neighborhood.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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