prevent sports injuries

Is camping one of your favorite hobbies? The adventure each trip offers can leave you with a lifetime of amazing memories to look back on. Unfortunately, camping is also one of those hobbies that can leave you feeling sore, no matter how refreshed you feel. If you want to avoid those aches and pains from sleeping on a cot or on the ground, then make sure to follow these quick camping tips to make your next adventure one for the ages.

Fall is here and it’s one of the best times of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. As more people venture outside to enjoy a crisp, cool day, there is often a rise in two activities: hiking and biking! Not only do these activities get you outside, they are also great for your health. The downside is that both can cause soreness, particularly in the back. To enjoy your favorite outdoor activities without pain, check out our tips.

Football season has officially begun, and as much fun as it is to watch, there’s no denying it is a tough sport. The sport sees a great number and variety of injuries — some serious — including head, neck, knee, ankle, and spinal injuries. Chiropractic quickly became a popular method for treating injuries as well as injury prevention and pain management.

It may be the fish that is jumping and twisting, but if you are spending hours out on the water, your actions can still have an impact on your health. Most would think that injuries sustained from fishing would come from a sharp hook or tools from the tackle box gone awry, but focusing on your your spinal health while fishing is important to your overall well-being. Here are our tips to help maintain a healthy spine while reeling in the big ones!

As we dive into summer, we can fully enjoy the benefits of swimming. Not only is it refreshing, but it is also a great workout. Swimming puts little to no stress on the back, is good for all age groups, and is a low impact exercise that is ideal for those that don’t do well with high impact sports. Even if you aren’t big on swimming, there are plenty of exercises you can do in the pool that are just as effective as taking a long swim, like water aerobics. Here are some of the benefit of exercising in the water:

As warmer weather approaches, many of us are thinking about new exercise routines. For those that haven’t tried traditional weight lifting, there are many health benefits to be had. But in order to achieve those muscle gains, you do need to practice proper form and take good care of your back. If you don’t do things the right way, you risk suffering from injuries that could impact you for the rest of your life. Here are our tips.