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3 TIPS FROM AN OMAHA CHIROPRACTOR

Since chiropractors see the results of poor lifestyle choices on a daily basis, it’s only natural to formulate opinions and offer tips to patients so they can help themselves. From sore backs, necks, shoulders, irregular sleeping patterns to back pain, we provide help in a wide range of areas. Here are 3 tips from an Omaha Chiropractor that will help keep your body operating efficiently.

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1) TRY NOT TO SIT SO MUCH

Sitting seems like a fairly innocent activity, but there are many negative effects that prolonged sitting creates. Constant sitting has always been associated with back pain and spinal issues, but recent research also suggests a link between too much sitting and heart disease. If you have a sedentary job like many people do, make a point of getting up and moving around at least once per hour. You can take phone calls standing up, buy an adjustable standing desk, do deep knee bends, jumping jacks or go for a quick walk. The point is to stand up and move around to relieve pressure on your spine, activate your muscles and stay healthy.

2) GET INJURIES TREATED SOONER THAN LATER

Another important tip from a Green Chiropractic team is to get quick treatment if you’ve suffered an injury. A little twist or pull can lead to years of discomfort and improper muscle function if left alone. It’s always wise to apply ice to injuries to help reduce swelling, but visiting a chiropractor as soon as possible will help with the healing process and keep your muscles and joints functioning at full capacity.

Leaving minor injuries may not cause a great deal of pain, but the effects will be felt in the future. Many people end up using various pain medications or having reduced mobility as they get older because they chose to leave an injury alone.

3) STRETCHING DAILY

Treating injuries promptly is a good idea, but preventing them altogether is even better. Keeping your muscles, tendons, and ligaments flexible with daily stretching will help you avoid many common injuries. You can incorporate the stretches into your morning routine or as part of your daily workout regimen. As you age, those muscles will become tighter and tighter leaving you prone to injury. Working for long hours hunched over a desk also shortens muscles, creating faulty movement patterns and dysfunction. Stretching tips from Green Chiropractic include your hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, chest, hips, and back. It only takes a few minutes a day, but you’ll notice the results for the rest of your life.

If you have any further questions don’t hesitate to contact our Omaha Chiropractic team at Green Chiropractic today.

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