Exercise and Chiropractic Care

A healthy lifestyle includes many facets that all enhance the body’s ability to function at peak levels. While most of us are not professional athletes, we are striving to live our best lives. Eating a healthy diet full of whole foods rich in vitamins and protein always ranks at the top of the “Live Smart” list, but the following point is exercise. The recommended amount of aerobic exercise is 30 minutes each day, but doing this may not seem like it is enough to see desired improvements or maintain previous achievements. There is also the added struggle with common ‘coming of age’ ailments such as lower back pain, joint pain, and inflammation. Many people assume that they cannot perform as desired due to these problems, but instead of giving up or doing less than needed, consider looking at yourself in a bigger picture sort of way. Think about how everything within you works together. By doing this, you will realize that you need more than just high quality foods and a walk around the block.Studies have proven time and time again that aerobic exercise and strength training are the key components to improving chronic lower back pain and strengthening the back muscles. Alongside of exercise comes regular chiropractic adjustments. The two work together to ensure proper functionings are occurring under the skin. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, January 2012, reports that conservative care, consisting of chiropractic care or exercise, is “more effective than over-the-counter and prescription medication for relieving neck pain.” Even if you are not suffering from chronic pain, and you are a healthy individual simply looking to become healthier, pairing regular chiropractic care with daily exercise will present many benefits. Regular chiropractic care helps ensure that your body is capable of exercising at your desired level. It optimizes the spinal joint mobility and mobility of other key joints such as the hips, knees, and shoulders, allowing for full flexibility to be attained. These factors all lead to the overall benefit of reducing the risk of or preventing damage and injury through exercise. Chiropractic adjustments work to activate parts of the nerves that are responsible for causing contractions of the muscle. These contractions work the muscle, causing muscle strength to increase, too. So not only are you preparing the body to workout smart, you are allowing it to make gains and perform more intensely.Consider your chiropractor an additional personal trainer, she has extensive knowledge of the human body and how it works. She has the ability to help your body handle the stress that exercising puts on it by adjusting it post workout, lessening soreness and fatigue. She aligns the joints and bones into the best position possible, making movement easier. If you aren’t sure if chiropractic care is right for you throughout your quest to a healthier life, consider the professional athletes of our country. One study showed that the performance of athletes improved by 6.12% after having an adjustment. Studies have also shown that 16,320 to 27,200 adjustments are given to NFL players by chiropractors over the course of a football session. Every professional football team employs a chiropractor. Baseball and basketball players all seek regular adjustments, too.  The strength of their muscles is greatly enhanced by chiropractic care. Jump distances improve as well as range of motion, speed, and flexibility. One thing is for sure, living a healthy life takes work, so why not add in regular visits to your chiropractor to help make it a bit easier?Resources:https://chiro.org/LINKS/Exercise_and_Chiropractic.shtmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2989393/https://tucson.com/saddlebag/health-and-fitness/chiropractic-and-exercise-are-better-than-drugs-says-new-study/article_b43ee00c-8c67-11e9-9878-632d20128443.html http://profootballchiros.com/chiropractic-in-the-nfl/