HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIFE TO J UMPSTART YOUR +HOW IBERIA SPORTS & REHAB CAN HELP 7 5. DRINKING MOREWATER. Water keeps your body systems functioning at an optimum level. 6. BREATHING! Work on your deep breathing in order to increase your oxygen intake and get your lymphatic system moving.
Physical therapy treatments can help improve your health, but they onlywork if you apply healthy lifestyle choices in your everyday life, as well. Some tips you can do on your own to become healthier, stronger, andmore active include: 1. TAKING CARE OF ACHES AND PAINS. Don’t let these long-term problems linger. Contact Iberia Sports & Rehab for professional help. 2. LIMITING YOUR SITTING. Get up every 30 minutes to walk around at work and home. 3. GETTING OUTAND MOVING. Exercise regularly, even if it’s just taking a short walk every day. 4. MAINTAINING A NUTRITIOUS DIET AND CONTROLLING PORTION. Make sure your food intake is nutritious and portioned. By chewing your food thoroughly, youwon’t feel as if you have to eat as much.
7. GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP. Sleep at least 8 hours a day. It is best to get into a routinewhere you are going to bed andwaking up on a regular cycle. This helps your endocrine system. CONTACT IBERIA SPORTS & REHAB TODAY! Are you looking for assistance with increasing your health, strength, and physical activity? Our team at Iberia Sports & Rehab would love to help you live your highest quality of life. Contact us today to begin your new chapter toward becoming a healthier you!
CAN’ T GET TO THE GYM? TRY THESE EXERCISES AT HOME!
WALKING LUNGE Take a large step forwardwith one leg, keeping your back foot in starting positionwhile rolling onto its toes. Keep your core tight and bend your knee to make right angles with your hip, knee, and ankle. As you lunge, you should feel a stretch across the front of the hip and thigh. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat 2-5 times.
WAND SHOULDER FLEXION Lie on your back with awand, with your hands grasping the wand and lining up with your shoulder holding a wand or long stick, palm face down on both sides, slowly raise thewand towards overhead and hold for 1-3 seconds before returning to the startingposition. Repeat 10 times.
STANDING EXTENSIONS While standing, place your hands on your hips and lean back to arch your back. Hold for 3 seconds, then return to the starting position. Repeat throughout the day to relieve back pain.
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