Stretching may not seem like a big deal, but when you already suffer from back or neck pain, stretching is even more important. Stretching improves circulation, increases flexibility, improves balance, improves cardiovascular health, and helps to alleviate lower back pain. If you don’t already stretch, the New Year is the perfect time to start!
Stretching improves circulation by increasing blood flow to the muscles. This increased blood flow brings more nourishment to the muscles and removes waste byproducts from the muscles. Increased blood flow can also help speed up recovery from muscle and joint injuries, which is especially important when you suffer from frequent aches or pains.
Stretching increases flexibility in the body, which protects the body from muscle strains, soft tissue injuries, and ligament sprains. Stretching helps you to increase flexibility, which means you will suffer from less back or neck pain too.
Stretching improves balance and coordination which also puts you at a lower risk of falling and injuring yourself. Plus, stretching helps to improve your cardiovascular health. It can improve artery function and lower blood pressure. Stretching can also be a relaxing activity and a great way to start the day or unwind at the end of a long day.
For people who suffer from back pain, stretching is extremely important. Stretching helps to alleviate back pain and is very important at preventing future pain in the body. Typically, pain in the body is caused by tight muscles, hamstrings, and hips. When you stretch these muscles, you will probably see a huge change in how frequently you experience back pain.
If you only stretch before or after exercising, this is not enough. Stretching must be done regularly. A lack of stretching and flexibility can not only cause back or neck pain, but also decreased mobility, decreased speed, an increased risk of injuries, decreased muscle coordination, and decreased muscle metabolism. Work stretching into your daily routine and see how it benefits you.
For tips on stretching and managing your neck or back pain, visit a chiropractor at Premier Health and let us help you to feel your best. Aside from chiropractic care and chiropractic adjustments, our chiropractors at Premier Health can help you to manage your symptoms through other natural techniques as well. Through acupuncture, corrective exercises, massage therapy, therapeutic exercises, ice-heat therapy, muscle stimulation, nutritional counseling, sports chiropractic or Pilates, our chiropractors can help to find you the perfect method for your body.
To make an appointment with a chiropractor at Premier Health, please contact us to schedule your appointment. Premier Health can be the perfect solution for you! We specialize in chiropractic care for people of all ages, so your entire family can benefit from our services. We are here to help!