Exercise & rehab
The performance of regular physical activity and exercises has enormous positive benefits for your general health and also in aiding your recovery from spine and joint pain.
Regular exercise can strengthen weak muscles around problem areas in the spine, improve posture and aid weight loss which can be very helpful for back pain sufferers. Numerous research studies have shown that the addition of an exercise programme and regular physical activity can complement spinal manipulation in aiding recovery and helping to minimize future recurrences.
Low impact general physical activities such as walking, swimming and cycling can be very helpful, while more specific activities like pilates or yoga should also be considered.
As part of your Chiropractic Care programme specific spinal exercises may be prescribed. Initially these may be aimed at improving mobility and flexibility during the initial stage of care. Thereafter exercises aimed at strengthening, conditioning and rehabilitating the body may be advised.
Exercises form an integral part of your chiropractic care…
The maintenance of these home care exercises is a vital part of a patient’s recovery process and can help minimize the risk of future recurrences. In order to be effective however, they need to be done on a regular basis and for sufficient length of time.
Your chiropractor will formulate an exercise programme dependant on your condition tailored towards aiding your recovery as quickly as possible and helping you to learn ways to help yourself.
Exercises are vital because they
- Assist weight loss
- Stimulate your heart and circulation
- Improve flexibility and mobility of joints
- Strengthen weak tissues and muscles
- Improve co-ordination
These are only a few of the many beneficial effects that exercise can have on your body. If you want to help yourself recover from back and joint pain, keep mobile and perform the gentle exercises as directed by your chiropractor. Always seek advice if any reaction to exercises is noted or if your condition worsens as a result of exercise.
Call Heathcote Chiropractic Clinic to start your Chiropractic Care programme today! Call 01926 889558 or 01926 886075.
