Archive for July 2020
How Chiropractic Can Save You Dollars in the Long Run
When people think of chiropractic treatment they tend to think of pricey procedures that people either have to get when their injured or more advanced in age, or simply treatments available to those of certain means.
However, this is simply not the case. First of all, chiropractic treatments are highly affordable. Our treatments can fit just about any budget at Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center, as a matter of fact.
Not only that, but chiropractic treatment will also help optimize your health and improve your posture, which will help you avoid costly injuries and even help you avoid developing costly (not to mention challenging) health conditions down the road.
When you utilize chiropractic treatment, you’re making a major investment in your overall health. When you combine chiropractic treatment with exercise and a healthy diet, you’ll find yourself visiting the doctor less and taking less sick days — both of which equal more money in your pocket and/or your savings account. Chiropractic treatment has been shown to boost your immune system, keep your GI tract healthy and functioning at its best, give you better night of sleep, and much much more.
If you have any questions about the ways chiropractic treatment can make your life better, contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today to schedule your consultation.
Joint Pain Relief Tips
Join pain relief does not have to be an elusive thing. No matter how much you get after it, especially as you amplify your workouts, there is always a way to counteract any tension and abuse you experience.
When it comes down to it, your body is taking a ton of punishment as-is. It’s a good idea to relieve your body of joint pain whenever and wherever possible, which will in turn increase flexibility and help the body align itself properly. Joint pain can come about in a variety of shapes, sizes, and can occur in multiple areas of the body.
Hydrating the body goes a long way in relieving your joint pain, helping the body stay limber and mobile. Dehydrating the body will result in fatigue or worse.
Eating properly will help ensure you have the fuel to carry you through whatever activity you engage in.
Stretching your body will help rid yourself of any lingering tension. Building a yoga practice is a great idea for getting rid of joint pain. If you have any questions about how an effective yoga routine can go hand in hand with joint pain relief, contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today in order to learn more.
Spinal Manipulation for Weight Lifters and Power Lifters
Did you know that spinal manipulation offers distinct benefits for powerlifters and bodybuilders in particular? It’s time to start thinking about chiropractic treatment in terms of how it helps top-notch athletes. Many athletes and weight lifters have close relationships with their local chiropractic care specialist.
One reason is that spinal manipulation and drug-free treatments help get the best out of you without medication or any sort of dietary supplementation. Our treatments are designed to go hand-in-hand with a healthy lifestyle, after all. This will help bodybuilders and powerlifters avoid steroid use, which has become rampant in the sport.
One simple chiropractic adjustment can also help your body recover from the abuse you put it through in the weight room, increasing your flexibility and range of motion, which, again, will help you recover better when you’re out of the weight room.
Chiropractic treatments is also considered ACTIVE RECOVERY, which is all the rage right now within high-performance athlete communities. This means taking those days that normally are constituted as “Off Days” and finding productive ways to rest and rehabilitate the mind and body. And, guess what? Chiropractic treatments is definitely considered active recovery.
So, let’s get active and stay active, right? RIGHT! Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today to learn more about how our treatments can help get the best out of you!
Tips for Dealing with Neck Tension
Neck tension can come about from exercise or from the things we do at work every day. Common jobs that have employees experiencing neck tension include athletes, vehicle drivers, IT specialists, computer programmers, writers, and more.
With the advent of smartphones and screen devices, many folks are experiencing neck tension and seek drug-free pain solutions.
For one, chiropractic treatment represents an amazing drug-free treatment option that will help patients deal with neck pain and muscle tension. Chiropractic has also been shown to correct neck pain and spine misalignment over time, unlocking several health benefits, including drug-free pain relief, better sleep, better GI system, and more.
Neck tension is no joke, but that’s doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center today and we’ll set up a custom-tailored treatment protocol that gets the results you’re looking for.
Chiropractic Myths DEBUNKED!
People tend to have a number of incorrect preconceived notions about chiropractic treatment, which qualify as myths — which Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center would like to address, and, in some cases, even debunk.
Read on for a few myths about chiropractic treatment that may be holding you back from experiencing the immense benefits that come along with our treatments/wellness solutions.
Myth #1: Chiropractic is Expensive
Chiropractic treatment is actually the opposite of expensive. Many chiropractors out there will work with your budget to ensure you get the treatment you need at a price you can afford. Many insurance plans cover chiropractic treatment as well.
Myth #2: Only Elderly or Injured Patients Need Chiro
Chiropractic treatment can be enjoyed by all ages and all demographics, helping patients enjoy improved sleep, an optimized GI system, and a serious brain boost. A chiropractic adjustment helps recalibrate the body and brain the all-natural way, no matter your age, even for infants an toddlers!
Myth #3: Chiropractic is Risky
Chiropractic treatments are less risky than even the most common and standard surgeries, not to mention drug intervention. Chiropractic treatment actually reduces a patient’s risk of opioid use and abuse.
Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn more about how our treatments can help get the best out of you.
Summer Wellness Goals
By now, after 4 months of dealing with COVID-19, many of us have gotten used to adapting our schedules and routines to serve the greater good and limit the spread of this serious illness.
This means adjusting our goals, but we still have to remain vigilant in order to have a productive year.
One way to make sure you continue to have a productive year despite COVID-19 is to have specific summer wellness goals.
First, make sure that you stay up on your strength and cardio training. Maybe give yourself a max run or have a seriously long hike in mind for the end of the summer… and work your way toward that day by day.
Try to incorporate a friend in your wellness goals, that way you can hold each other accountable for showing up each day — you’ll be far more likely to hit those goals by the end of the summer.
Eat healthily and try to experiment with your active recovery protocol. A great compliment to a productive summer is chiropractic treatment, which will help your brain and your body fire on all cylinders. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn more about who we are and what we do.
Fourth of July Active Recovery Tips
If you’re planning on getting active this weekend or actively enjoying your holiday weekend celebrating with a few family members and maybe a few friends (while practicing social distancing guidelines, of course), it’s still important to have an active recovery plan.
Instead of wasting the day after July 4th loafing on the couch, there are many options when it comes to activities or practices that will leave you feeling great all day.
Below Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center goes over a few ways to recover the smart way after the Fourth of July.
First, it’s important to eat healthy after the holiday. Clean, whole foods should be placed at a premium after vegging out with family and friends. Staying hydrated throughout the day will also ensure that your body functions at optimum capacity.
Choosing to go on a nature hike might be a great idea to save for the day after 7/4. Going the day after the Fourth of July will more than likely have you coming into less contact with other people, which is still essential during times of COVID-19. Getting out and getting back to nature after celebrating Independence Day will be just what the doctor ordered.
Chiropractic treatment is also a great way to recover from a long weekend, whether it’s from exercise or extracurricular activities. Contact Family Chiropractic and Natural Healing Center to learn more about how our treatments can be an effective component of a great active recovery plan.