Physical exercise is one of the best ways we can keep our bodies healthy. “Motion is lotion” is a great guiding point to any doubt with physical activity. There are certain instances explained below where movement should cease to allow healing, however it should be a rule of thumb that exercise should be incorporated into your daily life to stay healthy. Chiropractic can be excellent toward maintaining proper movements, and prevent potential injury in the future.
First off, the act of moving is important because the flow of your body promotes nutrient delivery to your body structures. With one of the beneficiaries being your joints, movement ensures that your joints stay properly lubricated with the nutrients needed for mobility. Over time, with proper nutrient intake from your diet, you are likely to maintain stronger musculoskeletal structures and prevent potential degeneration. This means that those “aging pains” are less likely to take you out of what you like to do on a daily basis. Regular chiropractic comes in handy to ensure your joints have the proper position in your body and that end-range motion of the joint is maintained.
There are circumstances where movement should be monitored or avoided to the best of your ability. In certain cases of sprains and strains or overuse injuries, your doctor may tell you to avoid motion in the region to allow the healing process to occur. The muscles in these situations are already aggravated from the injury, to which movement would likely worsen the prognosis or time of healing. Your diagnosis is a good baseline to determine what course of action and duration of time needed to allocate for the structures to “calm down.” Proper timing and treatment could potentially reduce the time these structures are inflamed, which can help you get back to doing what you like to do faster!
In general, a great deal of pain you may be experiencing may actually benefit from movement. Chiropractic care and physical exercise work really well together for many reasons! As mentioned before, chiropractic can help improve joint mobility which could help your range of motion. Our physicians are trained in body biomechanics, and can also help educate you on how to perform basic and strenuous exercise activities properly. With proper biomechanics, we strive to prevent wear and tear injuries over time, making the mutualistic relationship between chiropractic and physical exercise work! Movement is great for maintaining joint health and ensuring your muscles are working properly. Proper and consistent muscular movements could prove useful in your long-term health in your musculoskeletal system. Given adjustments help potentially increase spinal range of motion, what better way than to combine an adjustment with your workout routine!
For these reasons, it may be just fine to work out before or after your adjustments (depending on your case). In fact, our doctors will likely encourage you to do the workout you wish to do. You may even potentially feel better during your workout if you have had a recent adjustment! Whether you have issues getting in and out of your car, or you have pain preparing for a crossfit competition, we have the tools to help you. Contact us today for more information about working out and chiropractic care!
