It is summer. Hopefully, you have been busy enjoying the terrific weather and all the play of the great outdoors! Summer gives us so many choices for exercise fun. With all this fun, maybe you or someone you know, got hurt. Perhaps a strained back, a muscle tear, a sprained ankle, a broken bone. Injuries can stop us in our tracks , causing us to slow down or even stop. It is important to know when to ice, when to heat, when to slow, when to stop because not all injuries are created equal. heck, after all, we aren't!
Our bodies were designed to move! And movement is much more than exercise. Our musculature is actually part of our endocrine system-this translates into the great feeling of calm and wellness you feel after you dance, golf, hike, cycle, etc. Many folks know it as a " the runners high". We really do create an amazing effect on our hormones and nervous system when we move.
The same is true in "reverse", when we become hurt and injured, our entire being suffers.
So, let's talk about his.
Injuries. The likelihood of your being injured increases with the more you participate and the older you are; repetition, overuse, and good ol' wear and tear. One ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
How to prevent and how to recover?
We are so beautifully designed for healing, therefore we can maintain a balanced lifestyle which will prevent and/or limit the possibility of injuries by adhering to the basics-hydration, rest good nutrition; sound body, mind & spirit.
Of course "spit" happens, but when we live in a mindful and conscious manner, our staying present while exercising will benefit us as we engage in our movement choices: greater enjoyment while tending to our bodies needs.
when injuries DO happen, we offer you many options for healing.
Gonstead chiropractic & Naturopathic Medicine will assist you on your path .
The next installment will detail tips and techniques on how .
Until then,
be well, stay well.
Dr. Jenn
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