Tips to Stay Active and Healthy This Holiday Season

The holidays are certainly different this year, but it's still a busy time of year. Holiday shopping, travel, social distancing events, and generally exercise are no longer a priority. Maintaining your health is just as important – if not more important – so here are our tips to help you stay active and healthy during the holidays. PLANNING FOR MOVEMENT If you know that a busy week will keep you from maintaining a regular exercise routine, it's time to plan ahead. Rearrange your workout schedule as best you can, and if you can't, try getting up 30 minutes earlier for a brisk morning walk. Walking is a great form of exercise and can clear your mind so you can start your busy day in the right spirit. Speaking of walking, if you're going to do some holiday shopping, try to park at the end of the lot so you can climb a few more stairs and take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever possible. ENJOY YOUR BODY WITH MOVEMENT You may not be able to continue exercising, as usual, this holiday season, but you can still add bodyweight exercises to your daily routine and stay active at home. While brushing your teeth or standing in line, start raising your calves. While vacuuming or doing housework, squat and/or walk. If you're transporting groceries or heavy grocery bags or doing holiday decorations, don't forget to lift your legs (and maybe do some biceps curls). It sounds silly at first, but any movement will benefit your body.

February 5, 2025

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Chiropractic Joint Stiffness Treatment

If you have stiffness due to arthritis or an injury, you may consider seeing a chiropractor to treat your stiffness. Chiropractors use spinal manipulation or adjustments to reduce pain and improve mobility. However, their benefits may apply to more than just joints. By correcting misaligned joints using varying levels of force, orthopedists aim to improve the connection between the spine and nervous system, which they believe can affect the functioning of all organs and body systems. What exactly is joint stiffness? Stiffness occurs when you feel that the joint is more difficult to move than usual. You may feel tight, uncomfortable, or like you can't move your joint as much as you normally would. It can occur in any joint, such as fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, or ankles. Chiropractic care offers practical approaches to managing and reducing stiffness. Chiropractors can address the root causes of stiffness and promote optimal joint function, reducing discomfort and improving mobility. Here's how chiropractic care can help manage and reduce stiffness: - Identify the underlying cause - Adjust spinal nerves - General movement technique - Soft tissue therapy - Exercise prescription - Change your lifestyle