Many people wait to see a chiropractor until after an accident occurs. In fact, the majority of our patients here at Louisville Sports & Injury Center come in for the first time only after they have been in a collision. Even then, many people postpone scheduling an appointment until they can no longer stand their pain symptoms. While our team specializes in car accident injuries and always encourages patients to make an appointment after a collision to help with pain management and prevention, there may be other signs that you should pay us a visit. Here are the three most common symptoms to watch for. 1. Persistent Headaches Headaches can be caused by a number of conditions, such as dehydration, malnutrition, or oxygen deprivation. But headaches can also occur if there is a misalignment in the neck or spine. A chiropractor can help to relieve your headaches and improve blood flow, which will increase the amount of oxygen that is supplied to your brain. 2. Sitting, Sitting, Sitting If your job requires you to sit for long periods of time — especially hunched over a keyboard — you may wind up with very poor posture. This puts increased pressure on your upper back, neck, and shoulders, which can cause the discs and bones to shift enough to cause problems. A chiropractor will make sure your spine is aligned correctly so you can avoid prolonged back pain. 3. Uneven Soles It may sound strange, but if you begin to notice that the soles of your shoes wear out differently, this is a sign that your body may be out of alignment and needs to be adjusted. Uneven wear on your shoes is a reliable indicator that you are experiencing a subluxation in the spine. When this occurs, you’ll need a chiropractic spinal manipulation to realign your spine so the problem does not continue and turn into a chronic issue. Don’t Wait Until the Pain Is Unbearable 3 SIGNS YOU SHOULD SEE THE CHIROPRACTOR
A LOVELY NIGHT FOR A RUN Should You Go for a Run After Dark?
Have you ever been driving home after dark and seen someone jogging on the side of the road? You might have thought they were crazy for waiting until so late in the day to go for a run, but there is actually research that suggests running in the evening is better than going for a run at any other time of day. Here are a few reasons why you should save your run until you can join all the things that go bump in the night. You can hit the snooze button. Many people who run first thing in the morning find themselves pressed for time. Hitting the snooze button is not an option, and with so little time, breakfast is usually a banana on the way out the door. Moving your run to the evening means you can enjoy a more leisurely morning. Not feeling stressed out first thing in the morning can also lead to a more relaxed day. You can push yourself harder. It can be hard to get a good workout in the morning after your muscles have been still for eight hours during sleep. A study at the University of North Texas found that your body is better prepared to exercise in the evenings, since your muscles have been warming up all day. With improved muscular function and strength, you can push yourself harder and see greater improvement. You sleep better. You will obviously feel tired after a good run, so why not time it right and use this to your advantage? Research from the University of South Carolina found that people who ran before bedtime enjoyed a better night of sleep and increased energy levels when they woke up, meaning they felt more awake and better rested throughout the following day. The best time to run is honestly whenever you have time to run, but if it works with your schedule, nighttime running might provide your best workout ever. Just remember that if you do decide to save your run for after sunset, you should stay safe by wearing bright, reflective clothing, sticking to the left side of the road, and running only in well-lit, populated areas.
Because you rely on your body every day, you need to make sure that it feels the best it can. Don’t wait until the pain is unbearable to make an appointment. Call our office at 502-451-5959 to speak to one of our chiropractors today.
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