Cardiovascular
and strengthening exercises combined with chiropractic care are
important in the management of lower back pain and other health concerns, as well as disease prevention. If there is a history of heart problems, it is important for you
to consult with your Primary Care Physician to be certain you can
tolerate cardiovascular fitness activities.
Specific instructions will be given by the staff at Integrative Sports and Wellness with respect to
proper exercise for your condition before beginning any
exercises. We generally recommend exercise programs that require a reasonable amount of exercise
that is performed daily and utilize activities that are enjoyable.
Overall and when combined with chiropractic care, exercise helps promote
proper digestion, keeps the muscles in proper tone, and promotes better
circulation. Walking around the block at least once or twice a
day is a convenient and popular activity. Also, many forms of work
and/or household tasks can function as an exercise program. The
important point is to exercise!
Here
are some tips to start you off on the right foot!
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Do
it in short bouts. Research shows that moderate-intensity
physical activity can be accumulated throughout the day in 10-minute
bouts, which can be just as effective as exercising for 30 minutes
straight.
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Mix
it up. Combinations of moderate- and vigorous-intensity
physical activity can be used to meet the guidelines. For example, you
can walk briskly for 30 minutes twice per week and jog at a higher
intensity on two other days.
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Set
your schedule. Maybe it’s easier for you to walk during
your lunch hour, or perhaps hitting the pavement right after dinner is
best for you. The key is to set aside specific days and times for
exercise, making it just as much a regular part of your schedule as
everything else.
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The
gym isn’t a necessity. It doesn’t take an expensive gym
membership to get the daily recommended amount of physical activity. A
pair of athletic shoes and a little motivation are all you need to live a
more active, healthier life. We have the proper resources in our center to get you off on the right track
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Make
it a family affair. Take your spouse, your children, or a
friend with you during exercise to add some fun to your routine. This
is also a good way to encourage your kids to be physically active and
get them committed early to a lifetime of health.
Types
of exercise for chiropractic care.
With respect to low back pain, there are many applicable exercises that
are available for patients undergoing chiropractic care for lower
back pain. One can classify the chiropractic patient into a flexion- or
extension-biased category to determine the variety that is best for that
patient.
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If you feel best when bending over (flexion Biased), exercises that
promote low back pain such as pulling the knees to the chest, posterior
pelvic tilts, bending forward from a sitting position and others are
usually helpful.
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If you are least symptomatic in extension, especially if leg pain
centralizes or diminishes (Extension Biased), strengthening of the
pelvic stabilizing muscles (Trunk Muscles), hamstrings, adductors, and
other overly short or tight postural muscles, as well as proprioceptive
or balance promoting exercises also can result in a
satisfying outcome.
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