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5 Chiropractic Tips on Exercise

By Brandi Swieter 

Exercise is an important part of keeping the mind and body healthy. With some chiropractic tips in mind, anyone looking to make improvements in their fitness routine can do so in a safe way. Some forms of exercise can cause pain or discomfort. Performing them safely will make a major improvement in the way they make the body feel afterward.

Work on Back Strengthening

The back needs to be especially strong if it’s to able to remain pain-free during exercise sessions. Back strengthening exercises can help to improve posture and keep the area free from discomfort on a daily basis, not just during fitness routines. Trying exercises that strengthen the core as well, such as planks, can be a huge help. It will prevent low back injuries.

Stretch Before and After the Exercise

Stretching is key in preventing injury from exercise. People should be sure to stretch out their muscles and joints before they begin as well as after they finish. It will help them to warm up and cool down. A quick walk around the block is one option, along with doing a quad stretch, reaching to the sky to stretch the arms, and bending down to touch the toes. The goal is simply to prepare the body and make it flexible enough to handle the movements to come as well as recover from the movements done.

Turn Everyday Activities into Fitness Routines

A vigorous workout using gym equipment isn’t necessary to improve muscle mass and strength. Everyday activities can be turned into fitness routines, such as jogging up the steps instead of walking up them. Those who walk to work can use a faster pace to bump up their heartbeat and burn more calories. There are plenty of options available to make everyday activities worthwhile as exercise.

Eat a Banana Beforehand

A banana is a great source of energy before a workout. It’s never ideal to work out on an empty stomach. The potassium found in bananas will also ease muscle cramps that sometimes develop during exercise.

Start Seeing the Chiropractor Regularly

Regular chiropractic care is vital for maintaining overall health, as well as easing tension felt from everyday activities and stress. Those who plan to start working out more should especially be sure to see a chiropractor so that any joint reactions within the body can be removed. It will help ensure the body remains flexible. Care after a vigorous routine may help ease discomfort.

Maintaining proper health is especially important as people age. Physical health through exercise is part of this. Visit The Joint Chiropractic at one of the more than 425 locations now available to discuss additional advice on proper exercise. A doctor of chiropractic can offer guidance and recommendations that will work best even when dealing with joint pain.

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

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