Chiropractic Tip: Add Core Exercises to Workouts
By Sandy Schroeder
If you are trying for a well-rounded workout, you may want to consider adding core exercises:
- To help reduce low back pain
- To make bending and twisting easier
- To improve your balance
- To reduce the risk of falling
HarvardHealth suggests adding core exercises to your usual routine or slipping in extra core exercises and stretches during the day.
Add some core work a few days a week - Pick a day or two or fit a few short exercise bursts and stretches into free time.
Begin slowly and build up - Begin with basics and move up gradually to more advanced ones. Switch them around to keep them interesting.
Add core to strength exercises - Tack core onto your regular strength workout and gradually build up the effort.
Let Chiropractic Help
When you are pursuing fitness, chiropractic can be a great support.
Stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you to find out how their wellness centers work. The Joint’s doctors of chiropractic focus on spinal health to help you relieve pain, improve health, and enjoy overall wellness.
A gentle targeted spinal adjustment may relieve your aches and pains, and create an overall sense of wellness with better sleep, more energy or more alertness.
Weekly 15-minute spinal adjustments may be the best option to keep you on track and let your chiropractor monitor your progress.
This may be a great time to revamp your workouts and review stress, weight, and workplace activity.
Cut Stress Loose
Many of us carry too much stress. Find out what works best for you to siphon off stress. End-of-the-day yoga, relaxed background music threaded through the day, or strategic breathing breaks may help you ease up. Keep looking until you find the method that works best for you.
Weigh-in Lighter
If you would love to lose a few pounds, look at the many new ways to drop pounds. Find a method that works for you and stick with it. A popular slogan used to be, “Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.” I believe that is really true.
Keep Your Workplace Healthy
Do a quick overview of the number of hours worked, your work posture, and your workspace operation. Your chiropractor can help you pull everything together to make sure you are on the right track.
Stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you to find out more about the personal healthcare plans that eliminate the hassle of insurance. No appointments are needed and weekend and evening hours are available.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Houston, Tex.