Repetitive Strain

 

Repetitive strain injury is typically caused by rapid, repeated use of muscles and joints. Numbness, tingling and burning sensations, swelling, and aching pain are among the most common symptoms. 💥

 

It affects a broad variety of people from athletes such as tennis players and golfers to tradespeople. 👩‍🔧🏌️‍♀️ Video gaming, computer use, and even crafts like knitting can also be associated with repetitive strain injuries.

 

Common types of repetitive strain injuries:

👉Carpal tunnel syndrome

👉Golfer’s elbow

👉Tennis elbow

👉Rotator cuff injuries

 

Left untreated, repetitive strain can cause injuries that may not heal without a long break from the cause. ❌

 

HOW CHIROPRACTIC CAN HELP:

If you begin to experience pain in your hands, wrists, arms, or shoulders, consult a chiropractor for an assessment. Most people respond well to treatment and get back to their regular activities faster than waiting it out. ✅

 

Chiropractic care can restore healthy function to your spine and the related muscles and ligaments to get you moving again. Chiropractors can provide:

 

MANUAL THERAPY: When a joint isn’t moving as well as it should, your chiropractor may utilize this treatment technique to help regain motion within a joint.

 

SOFT TISSUE THERAPY: This is where your chiropractor works to relax and treat tight and sore muscles.

 

EXERCISE THERAPY/SELF-MANAGEMENT: Your chiropractor will be able to provide simple exercises that you can do at home to help with your pain and to help prevent re-injury.

 

Often, the treatment for repetitive strain may require making changes to your workstation, taking breaks to relax overworked muscles and joints, and exercises to relieve stress and strengthen the affected parts of your body.

 

For more information on how to treat a repetitive strain injury, visit one of our Chiropractors.

 

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Benefits Of Exercising In The Water

 

Summer is well underway and water activities are in full-swing. Whether it’s at a nearby lake, beach, or swimming pool, it’s time to talk about water exercises and why they’re good for you. 🏊‍♀️

1️⃣ LOW IMPACT ON YOUR JOINTS: Water gives you buoyancy—i.e. you float! This decreases the impact on your joints and lowers the risk of injury.

2️⃣ KEEPS YOU COOL: Exercising in the water helps the body cool off faster and reduces the risk of overheating and increases blood circulation. 💦

3️⃣ WATER HAS BUILT-IN RESISTANCE: Because you’re moving your body through water instead of through air, you’re working harder. This resistance is great for building all-around strength and endurance.

4️⃣ YOU CAN INCREASE INTENSITY SLOWLY: The benefit of swimming is that you can make gradual changes to your routine without much effort. Simply increase the time spent swimming continuously and take shorter rest breaks.

5️⃣ IT OFFERS WHOLE BODY SUPPORT: Exercising in the water supports your back! You don’t have to worry about the weight of your body on your spine or your posture when you move your body through water. 

If you’re not a swimmer, you can still use the water for gentle exercise: do some walking workouts waist-deep in a swimming pool to take the pressure off your joints and back while still getting movement. ✅

So, take the pressure off, hit up your local beach or pool, and go for a swim! ⛱

Talk to your chiropractor to find out what types of exercises are right for you.

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It's Sandal Season

 

After a long winter it can be tempting to replace your entire shoe rack with flip-flops as soon as the weather turns hot. 🌞 But before setting your toes free, it’s wise to consider the impact your footwear has on the health of your feet, knees, spine and pelvis. 🦶

⛱ With flip-flops, your feet (and the rest of your body) pay the price. Thin, flimsy soles offer minimal support or cushioning. This can cause pain in your heels, arches, balls of the feet and toes. It also increases the risk of Achilles tendonitis. ⚠

The lack of support from flip-flops also tends to cause wearers to shorten their gait by taking shorter steps (which can lead to hip and lower back pain), and over-pronate their feet, throwing the entire body out of alignment. 🦵

Then there’s the strap holding it to your foot: Even if you’re not aware that it’s happening, this set-up causes your foot to over-grip, potentially spurring foot cramps, bunions, and plantar fasciitis. This “grip” to keep flip-flops on, curls some of the bones in your foot up and some down, putting abnormal pressure on the metatarsal and phalangeal joints. It also causes tension down the front of the leg. ❌

Here are some ways to help save your feet this summer:

▶ Gradually start wearing your summer footwear and alternate with more supportive shoes like running shoes 👟

▶ Avoid wearing flip flops for long periods of standing or walking 🚶‍♂️

▶ Choose sandals with thick or supporting soles

▶ Make sure your sandals fit properly ❗

Are you experiencing foot, knee, or back pain? Our Chiropractors can help. New patients are always welcome.

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