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The Importance of Chiropractic for Athletes

Many world-class athletes add ongoing functional sports chiropractic care to their training regime.  Not only due to injuries, but it’s also because they and their coaches know that ongoing treatments are one of the best ways to prevent and treat sports injuries while improving overall performance.  They understand biomechanics and the neuromuscular system, which can benefit athletes in any sport or activity.

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Happy People Do These 10 Things Differently

Most of us aspire to live a fulfilled and happy life, seeking satisfaction, joy, and energy. It’s important to begin each day managing our energy resources.  Think of energy as money in a bank account, we can either deposit or withdraw from our account, and it fluctuates depending on our activities.   The aim is to have more in our accounts and not be in overdraft!   Often a few tweaks to your regular habits can create more happiness in our lives – our habits matter. 

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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS): What can you do about it?

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is when muscle pain or stiffness develops a day or two after playing sports, weightlifting, exercise, or work that involves concentrated physical activity like lifting and carrying objects. DOMS is considered a normal response to extended exertion and is part of the adaptation process that the recovering muscles experience as they undergo hypertrophy or an increase in muscle size.

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Why do Golfers have Back Injuries?

Golf is an enjoyable game that challenges both the body and the mind. It’s a great game that can be played at all ages to keep you active. It involves the foundation of the body’s range of motion, the spine. Because golfing is usually hours spent playing in a bent-over position, repetitive motion of rotating/twisting of the spine can create misalignment. 

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Orthotics for Cycling, How They Can Help

Cycling is an excellent hobby, and for the cycling enthusiast, the freedom to ride on a beautiful day is a great way to spend leisure time. For those who use their bike as their primary source of transportation, it is the way to get to and from work or activities. Yet, cycling takes a toll on the body. It is crucial to be aware of the physical stress placed on the body when riding.  The repetitive motion over many miles combined with poor biomechanics can sometimes lead to injury.

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