Everyone knows that they need to exercise to stay healthy. The amount of exercise you need, however, and the type of training to do can be a confusing topic. Too much use can exacerbate back or shoulder pain, whereas too little can impact healing in other ways. There is a middle ground, and Dr. Oskardmay will teach you ways to exercise that help improve health on many levels.

If you've been a high-performance athlete and have recently experienced an injury that needs repair, or if you're a person who hasn't exercised much at all since childhood, there are ways to incorporate exercise as part of your healing plan here at Acupractic Natural Healing Center for chiropractic and acupuncture in Chapel Hill, NC.

Postural Stability

A core focus at our clinic is postural stability. Dr. Oskardmay, chiropractor in Chapel Hill, NC, is trained in the principles of Posture Pro rehabilitation and helps patients learn how to engage the core posture stability muscles to balance muscles, ligament, and vertebral position. Timing is essential, however — one should never start an exercise program when they are in pain because this will increase injury to already damaged tissues, increase pain and inflammation, and reduce motivation. Wait until Dr. Lisa tells you to start an exercise program and follow her suggestions regarding timing, repetitions, and activities for best results.

Back pain and shoulder pain respond well to gentle exercise programs that commence when you are ready. Once your back or shoulder pain has subsided, and inflammation has improved, she will recommend additional exercises that relate to your area of chief complaint and concern. Each body area benefits from physical fitness prescribed and followed correctly. The brain responds well to adequate exercise, as well — the right amount of activity performed in the right way can reduce stress.

Exercise also helps patients improve their metabolism and lose weight and improve glucose and insulin control, all critical factors in overall health. Nonetheless, it is essential that patients not just jump into exercise, especially if they are in pain or have other health concerns. Too much of the wrong kind of training can create more pain and inflammation and stress — all things we want to avoid.

Talk with Dr. Lisa Oskardmay about exercise at your next visit — she can help you. Keep your appointments with your chiropractor in Chapel Hill, NC and remember to contact us if you have any questions about the use of exercise in your healing journey.