What You Do after Exercise Can Help Reduce Risk of Injury Everybody knows that you're supposed to prepare yourself for participation in any sport or physical fitness activity. But it's just as important (maybe even more so) to engage in a good cool-down after you're done. When you're done exercising, your body needs to return to a steady state of rest. That means your heart rate and breathing … [Read more...]
Minimizing Sports-Related Injuries—The Warm-Up
What You Do Before Exercise Can Make a Difference When you engage in any physical exercise, whether it's a workout at the gym or a game of tennis, injuries are not uncommon. But you can manage the risk of injury by paying attention to what you do before you hit the field or the gym. The Warm-Up In any type of exercise, a number of changes will take place in your body: You'll have more … [Read more...]
Workplace Injuries: How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Workplace injuries can greatly disrupt your life and your ability to make ends meet. Seeking the proper care and treatment throughout your recovery can make all the difference in getting you back to your career and allowing you to live a pain-free life. No matter where you work, you run the risk of sustaining an injury on the job. Workplace injuries can range from concussions to carpal tunnel and … [Read more...]
When Should I See a Chiropractor Instead of My PCP
Dealing with injury or chronic pain is difficult. Knowing where to turn for evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation can be difficult, too. When you're in the midst of dealing with a medical issue, the last thing you need to worry about is deciding the type of care you need. You're probably used to seeing a primary care physician for the majority of medical conditions that have arisen over time; … [Read more...]
