Nearly 1 in 4 Americans has some type of joint or back pain and over half of all American adults will suffer headaches. We all knows that cold weather can make the pain worse, increase the severity of headaches and sciatica, and cause aches in your weight-bearing joints. Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your North Phoenix chiropractor in Tramonto, would like to offer a few tips to help avoid some of the pain caused by cold temperaturesBundle Up - One layer at a time! Keep your muscles and joints warmer when going outside bt dressing in thin layers. Make sure one layer is tucked in at your back waistband to keep your back from getting chilled, then add another layer over that hanging over your waistband as additional protection. By preheating your car, you may be able to prevent the shock to your body of the cold seats and interior.
Move! - Sometimes we just want to cuddle up with a warm blanket and hope the cold weather goes away soon. Just sitting around is one of the things that actually cause stiffness in the muscles and joints. Something as simple as walking or stretching can help avoid stiffness. Try simple stretching exercises to help with winter aches and pain, like Isometric /neck Push, Hip Stretch, IT Band Hip Stretch, Lumbar Stretch.
Hydrate - Dehydration and Vitamin D deficiency (which most Americans have) are common during the winter months where we have shorter days. Make sure that you drink plenty of water, even though you may not be as active as in the summer months. You should also make sure you have a balanced diet which includes fruits and vegetables. Apples are a good addition to your diet and are plentiful in the stores during the winter and actually contain a detoxifying ingredient called pectin that is good for your body.
If you are still suffering from wintertime aches and pains, why not make an appointment with Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology where we can discuss your issues and check your spinal alignment, as proper alignment may help to relieve headaches, hurts, tingling, numbness and stiffness that could be aggravated by cold weather. We can also work with you to design exercises to help diminish pain and stiffness based on your specific needs.
For all of your chiropractic needs in North Phoenix, call Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology at 623-587-0277. To learn more about our services, please visit our website at http://www.chirorehabcenter.com.
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