When Your Bike Ride Turns Into a Pain in the Back
By Stephen R. Farris
There's nothing more enjoyable and relaxing than taking your bicycle out of the garage and heading out into the great outdoors for a ride. Whether you ride for fun, or part of your exercise program, feeling the sun and wind on your face while riding can even brighten your mood after a long day at work.
Cycling has many health benefits. It strengthens the muscles in your legs and is a great way to get in your cardio for the day without being on your feet on rough terrain or concrete surfaces, walking or running.
While cycling is a great form of exercise, the surface you ride on might not be the smoothest. With that being said, there may be times that you might begin to feel a little achiness in your lower back, due to sudden jolts from riding on those rough surfaces, especially when riding your bicycle in the hills or on mountain trails. .
If your lower back pain lingers, don't go digging in your medicine cabinet for those over-the-counter medications to relieve the pain. Instead, go see your local chiropractor.
Chiropractic care uses an all-natural, noninvasive, and non-addictive, gentle, hands-on treatment for those aches and pains in your back, neck, and joints. It involves the manipulation of the spine to reduce joint restrictions in your back, or other joints in your body that help lessen inflammation and increase your flexibility.
Not only will chiropractic care improve joint function, mobility, and health, you'll benefit in other ways as well, including:
- Helps make your muscles contract better
- Improves circulation
- Improves nervous system function
- Speeds up the healing process
- Improves individual organ system function
- Helps you get better rest at night
- Increases energy levels
- Improves athletic performance
Don't let back pain from your daily bike ride get you down. Go see the doctors of chiropractic, like the ones that can be found at The Joint Chiropractic. The Joint Chiropractic has more than 600 nationwide locations, and no appointment is necessary. Just walk right in and ask to speak to one of these licensed, professional chiropractors on staff. Plus there's no need to worry about insurance. The Joint has several treatment plans available to fit your budget.
Get the pain relief you need today by visiting The Joint Chiropractic so you can get back on that bike and ride.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Charlotte, N.C.