HOW CAN I GET MOVING AGAIN?
There is one fundamental rule of the human body: It Was Made To Move! There are several reasons why people may not want to participate in physical activity. Perhaps your body simply doesn’t move the way it used to, or perhaps painful areas of your body make it difficult to move in the ways you’d like. Whatever the case may be, the truth is that restriction in movement has the potential to lead to harmful health problems. Some easy pain-relief and energy-boosting steps you can take on your own include: 1. Decide to get up and get moving. 2. Get up from your chair every 20 minutes and walk around, even if it is just for a few seconds.
6. Don’t push yourself too far if you feel pain.
7. Make sure you are sitting properly at your desk or computer.
8. Take frequent breaks for breathing exercises. Inhale and exhale deeply.
9. Stretch your arms overhead frequently throughout the day.
10. Do strengthening exercises 2-3 times per week.
In order to be healthy, there needs to be a large emphasis on movement. When your body is flexible, strong, well-balanced, and fueled by a nutritious diet, it is able to perform at its optimal levels. At Pro-Active Physical Therapy, we are dedicated to helping you live the best life you can, and our movement experts would be more than happy to help you relieve your pain, re-align your body, and get moving once again.
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3. Walk or exercise at least 30 minutes every day.
4. Drink plenty of water.
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5. Stretch your legs, hips, spine, and neck for 10 minutes every day.
EXERCISE ESSENTIALS
INGREDIENTS • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 2 cloves garlic, chopped • 12 ounces smooth penne • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth • One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes • 6 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature • Kosher salt • 4 scallions, sliced, for serving ONE POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA INSTRUCTIONS thighs (4), cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning • 2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes. Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute. Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don’t worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.
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TRUNK FLEXION | TO FLOOR Sit in a chair with good posture. Hands on thighs. Let your trunk sag toward the floor use your arms to control the movement. Let your arms dangle to the floor. Now use your arms to push yourself up.
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