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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 6, 2016 | Health Articles
Has your new description lately been the “Couch Ninja”? Have you and your loved ones been cheering more often from the sidelines rather than getting out there and taking part?
If you have answered yes to either one of those questions, we know your next thought will be that “I would love to, but it hurts, or I am too old. We say nonsense! It is not the time to hang up walking shoes, but to grab your workout gear from whatever era you last worked out.
Let’s Go!
Benefits of Real Life Walking
With our lifestyles of work and career becoming more sedentary and virtual our health is suffering as a whole at every age level; therefore exercise is imperative.
Let’s Weigh the Benefits
- Improves cardiovascular endurance
- Tones muscles of the lower body
- Burns calories: about 80 if walking 2 miles per hour, and about 107 if walking 4.5 miles per hour
- Reduces risk of heart disease
Now The Sole Support
The first item of business when beginning your walking program is to select the right pair of shoes. Too many people choose fashion over function when purchasing running shoes, not realizing that poor-fitting shoes can do more than hurt their stride, but also lead to pain throughout the body.
When choosing, shoes make sure the shoes you purchase fit correctly. For a proper fit ensure that the balls of your feet rest precisely at the point where the toe end of the shoe bends with each step. Your walking shoes should also have plenty of cushioning in the soles to absorb the impact.
It is best to shop for your new athletic trainers at the end of the day or after a workout when your feet are generally at their largest. Try to wear the type of socks you usually would wear during exercise and be sure to take a lap and wear them for at least 10 minutes at the store.
Remember to replace between every 300 and 500 miles.
We Are Off and Walking!
Walking just 12 minutes every other day can offer significant health benefits. But to increase your longevity, try to eventually work up to 30 minutes, five days per week. Experts agree that to be considered “active,” adults should try to take 10,000 steps each day. Wearing a “Fitbit” is an easy way to track your progress.
Guide To Proper Form
1. Move your arms freely, in coordination with the opposite leg.
2. Don’t stoop your head or look down as you walk. Bending your head to look at the ground will challenge the normal forward curve of your neck, which, in turn, will cause you to carry your weight improperly.
3. Don’t carry weights or dumbbells while walking. The weights should be used as a separate part of your exercise regimen.
4. Walk briskly, with “purpose.” Simply sauntering, Although the relaxed stroll is enjoyable, it is not an effective form of cardiovascular exercise.
5. Of course, be sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.
Caution Ahead: Surface May Not Be Ideal
To maximize the benefit and reduce the chance of injuries, follow these surface choice tips:
1. Walk on a cushioned or rubberized track. The rubberized track surface is ideal because the cushioning of this type of track absorbs most of the impact of your walking.
2. The grass is another good surface, but watch out for hidden dips or holes.
3. Walking on a surface with no give, such as concrete or a mall floor, is not your best choice because this type of surface will not absorb much of the impact your body will experience. If you do choose to walk on such a surface, be extra careful to select highly cushioned shoes.
Step in Balance
We want to help keep you moving in perfect balance to maximize the benefit and help to avoid low back, hip, or knee pain. So as you lace up and head for the open road make sure to call and get a check up for top performance.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 28, 2016 | Health Articles
Today our children begin training and playing year round sports from a very early age. The results have been extraordinary in the Wins and Losses column.
The Win column contains the amazing achievements in speed, coordination, and overall results. Unfortunately, the Losses have included an increase in injuries. To convert those losses our spinal specialist teams have now incorporated and created special programs to rehabilitate injuries and to help build proper strength foundations and future training to help avoid and recover quickly from these injuries.
The ultimate goal is a proper training regiment which will include proper spinal alignments for optimal performance and the investment of a support network of pro-active healthcare body mechanic specialists.
White Board Preparation
In today’s age of health and fitness, more and more kids are involved in sporting activities. Although being part of a football, soccer or Little League team is an important rite of passage for many children, parents and their children could be overlooking the importance of proper nutrition and body-conditioning needed for preventing injuries on and off the playing field.
“The majority, if not all, sports are good, provided that the child prepares appropriately,” says Dr. Timothy Ray, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness. “Without proper preparation, playing any sport can turn into a bad experience. There are structural and physical developmental issues that need to be taken into consideration before children undertake certain sports.”
Highly competitive sports such as football, gymnastics, and wrestling follow rigorous training schedules that can be potentially dangerous to an adolescent or teenager. The best advice for parents who have young athletes in the family is to help them prepare their bodies and to learn to protect themselves from sports related injuries before they happen.
“Proper warm-up, stretching and strength-training exercises are essential for kids involved in sports, but many kids learn improper stretching or weight-lifting techniques, making them more susceptible to injury,” says Dr. Steve Horwitz, an ACA member from Silver Spring, MD, and former member of the U.S. Summer Olympic medical team. “Parents need to work with their kids and make sure they receive the proper sports training.”
“Young athletes should begin with a slow jog as a general warm-up, followed by a sport-specific warm-up. They should then stretch all the major muscle groups,” says Dr. Horwitz. “Kids need to be instructed in appropriate exercises for each sport to prevent injuries.”
Proper nutrition and hydration are also extremely vital. “While an ordinary person may need to drink eight to ten 8-ounce glasses of water each day, athletes need to drink even more than that for proper absorption. Breakfast should be the most important meal of the day. Also, eating a healthy meal two to four hours before a practice or a game and another within one to two hours after a game or practice allows for proper replenishment and refuels the body,” adds Dr. Horwitz.
Young athletes today often think they are invincible. The following tips can help ensure your child does not miss a step when it comes to proper fitness, stretching, training and rest that the body needs to engage in sporting activities.
Tips to Boost Positive Results:
- Wear the proper equipment. Certain contact sports, such as football and hockey, can be dangerous if the equipment is not properly fitted. Make sure all equipment, including helmets, pads and shoes fit your child or adolescent. Talk to your child’s coach or trainer if the equipment is damaged.
- Eat healthy meals. Make sure your young athlete is eating a well-balanced diet and does not skip meals. Avoid high-fat foods, such as candy bars and fast food. At home, provide fruit rather than cookies, and vegetables rather than potato chips.
- Maintain a healthy weight. Certain sports, such as gymnastics, wrestling, and figure skating, may require your young athlete to follow strict dietary rules. Be sure your child does not feel pressured into being too thin and that he/she understands that proper nutrition and caloric intake is needed for optimal performance and endurance.
- Drink water. Hydration is a key element to optimal fitness. Teenage athletes should drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day. Younger athletes should drink five to eight 8-ounce glasses of water.
- Drink milk. Make sure your child has enough calcium included in his/her diet. For children over 2 years of age, the ACA recommends 1 percent or skim milk rather than whole milk. Milk is essential for healthy bones and reduces the risk of joint and muscle related injuries.
- Avoid sugar-loaded, caffeinated and carbonated drinks. Sports drinks can be a good source of replenishment for those kids engaged in long duration sports, such as track and field, but water is vital.
- Follow a warm-up routine. Be sure your child or his/her coach includes a warm-up and stretching session before every practice, game or meet. A slow jog, jumping rope and/or lifting small weights reduces the risk of torn or ripped muscles. Flexibility is key when pushing to score that extra goal or make that critical play.
- Take vitamins daily. A multi-vitamin and Vitamin C are good choices for the young athlete. Vitamin B and amino acids may help reduce the pain from contact sports. Thiamine can help promote healing. Also, consider Vitamin A to strengthen scar tissue.
- Avoid trendy supplements. Kids under the age of 18 should avoid the use of performance-enhancing supplements, such as creatine. Instead, they should ask their coach or trainer to include weekly weight training and body-conditioning sessions in their workout.
- Get plenty of rest. Eight hours of sleep is ideal for the young athlete. Lack of sleep and rest can decrease performance. Sluggishness, irritability, and loss of interest could indicate that your child is fatigued.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Feb 4, 2016 | Health Articles
Its a brand new year and our intentions are extremely high but our energy may now be waning due to the baggage of pain and old habits we forgot to leave in 2015. Our modern lifestyle is full of repetition in which we embrace with the “work hard – play hard” motto. Unfortunately we have also embraced that there is no time for pain; so we mask and push through the pain as long as possible. Most often we listen to our bodies only when the pain becomes to much to bear and that our range of motion has been compromised.
Everyone will develop scar tissue at some point in their life, but chiropractors and their expert offices are reporting a rise in the occurrence of scar tissue in patients at a younger age. The one upside is that adults and teenagers are coming into their offices earlier, where this this type of problem is identified and a non-surgical treatment is started which provides the best outcome long term.
What Is Scar Tissue?
Scar tissue is the body’s natural reaction to injury, no matter how small or slight. Everyday actions that most people wouldn’t regard as an injury can create scar tissue. The scar tissue occurs when there are small tears or kinks in the collagen which your body’s soft tissues are made from.
Most often repetitive motions lead to micro-trauma and as part of the body’s healing system, scar tissue is produced. However, scar tissue interferes with the range of motion and the smooth movement of muscle. This interference then creates trigger points.
Understanding “Trigger Points”
Stiffness and reductions in strength are caused by small bits of scar tissue that bind tissue around them, these are called adhesions. Trigger points are created when a nerve becomes trapped in these adhesions, this is usually where pain can radiate from. Painful movements result in a reduction of activity, which in turn leads to a further reduction in the range of motion. Due to the fact that scar tissue is less flexible, has less circulation and is less elastic than normal tissue, the muscles become weaker and shorten. It is vital that these scar tissue adhesions are removed in order to reduce pain and restore the strength and proper range of motion.
There are many therapies that can be used to to break up the scar tissue and release the trapped nerves. These therapies include ART (Active Release Technique), Graston Technique and Myofascial Release. Many chiropractors use these techniques to help release the nerves and stop the radiating pain. The Graston Technique uses different steel instruments to break up the scar tissue, whereas ART and Myofascial Release are a more hands-on approach.
We Can Help!
Most chiropractors and their amazing teams will include one or more of these therapies to help their patients regain strength and range of motion. Along with chiropractic adjustments these therapies can be extremely useful in the treatment of scar tissue, trapped nerves and radiating pain.
Just ask your chiropractor if they offer any of these treatments and see how they can help to relieve the pain you’re experiencing.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jun 4, 2015 | Health Articles
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Oct 21, 2014 | Health Articles
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