Stop Being Sedentary with Chiropractic Care
There is no denying that this year has brought us a lot of things and one of them is inactivity. Social distancing and orders to stay home have left plenty of opportunity to plop yourself on the couch and watch your favorite show from start to finish (a few times over). As nice as it might be to loaf around, it doesn’t do anything for your health and body. Here’s how chiropractic can help you overcome a sedentary lifestyle and get you moving to help you stay healthy.
A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE IS RISKY
Our bodies were made to move. When we live a sedentary lifestyle and are inactive, it can have lasting negative impact on our health including:
- Weight gain
- Loss of muscle strength
- Weaker bones
- Decreased endurance
- Hormonal imbalances
- Reduced metabolism
- Increased inflammation
- Reduced blood circulation
- Increased risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes
If you follow our blogs, you’ve heard that sitting is the new smoking. The health risks of leading a sedentary lifestyle are huge and are linked to a higher risk of premature death. The less you move, the more at risk your health and wellness is.
LESS MOVEMENT = MORE BACK PAIN
Another important thing to keep in mind is the relationship between back pain and movement. If you move less, your risk of back pain is higher. Sitting too much can cause back muscles to stiffen and weaken, put increased pressure on the spinal discs that can lead to herniation, reduce circulation to spinal structures, and put pressure on the back leading to a pinched nerve.
If you are suffering from back pain, it may simply be from not moving enough rather than moving too much. Fortunately, the chiropractors at Shields Chiropractic are well-trained to get to the root cause of your back pain and help you find relief.
STEPS TO AVOID A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
Now that you understand the risks of living a sedentary life, you may be wondering what you can do to make changes. Well, start by moving more! One easy way to do this is to incorporate stretches in your daily routine to stretch your legs, arms, neck, and back. If it’s hard to remember to get moving, set a reminder on your computer or phone to get up and get moving at least once an hour. Remember to focus on your posture as well, which will help improve spinal health.
HOW CHIROPRACTIC HELPS
Chiropractic can help make life less sedentary in quite a few ways. First, our chiropractors will evaluate you to determine the best treatment plan for your unique needs to help your joints return to full range of motion. This will provide pain relief, increase flexibility, and improve mobility. So, not only will movement be easier, but it will be more enjoyable making it more likely.
Chiropractic also improves function of the central nervous system, which is how the brain and body communicate. When dysfunctions and restrictions are removed, the central nervous system can communicate more efficiently with every other part of your body which helps improve how you feel, how you move, and even how you sleep.
YOUR LOCAL SAGINAW, MI CHIROPRACTOR
If you would like to make chiropractic a part of your health care regimen or even just give it a try, the chiropractors at Shields Chiropractic are happy to help. To learn more about how chiropractic can benefit you, click here to contact us.