Hiking or Biking? Chiropractic's For You!

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.

So the pain starts…

Pain typically starts for two reasons. If you are just starting your hiking or biking routine, your back just might not be used to the new workload yet. It may become sore and stiff, and the only way to get past that pain is to power through.

Another reason for back pain is because you have misalignments in the vertebrae of your spine. This can happen for any number of reasons: starting a new activity, an injury, or the everyday wear and tear of life. If you are new to biking, it could be due to the new posture you are riding in. If you’ve recently taken up hiking, it might be the new challenges put on your body or the added weight of a pack.

No matter what the cause of your back pain is, we will work hard to treat the root of the issues. Misalignments can cause your back to feel stiff, sore, and achy. You might find yourself feeling discomfort or complaining more than usual. Other symptoms of misalignments in the spine include inflexibility, headaches, neck pain, and stiff joints.

Chiropractic can help!

Don’t let back pain keep you from doing the things you love. Chiropractic is an effective, non-addictive, natural form of treatment that will help keep your body feeling great. When you come in for your first adjustment, our team of chiropractic professionals will give you a consultation and check-up. At this time, we will look specifically for spinal misalignments and the root cause of the issues you are experiencing.

If misalignments are present, we will find and treat them, most commonly through the use of spinal manipulations. The first benefit you will notice when your spine is in proper alignment is pain relief, often experienced after just one visit. Our patients also report a better range of motion, fewer headaches, improved focus, a stronger immune system, and many more positive side effects.

Whether you are hiking, biking, or just looking to improve how you feel, chiropractic can help relieve and eliminate pain and soreness, making life more enjoyable. To learn more about how we can help, click here to contact us.