#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Prepare your home for possible extreme weather conditions.
Do you have a shovel and/or snow blower? Do your flashlights have batteries? Is your heat working okay?
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#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Do some “spring cleaning” in the fall.
Clean out your closet, organize that back room, and rid yourself of things you don’t need.
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#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Wear layers and protect your body from the dropping temperature.
Make sure you have gloves, a scarf, ear muffs, a winter coat, warm socks, and snow boots!
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#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Stay active!
It can be easy to just sit around all the time, but it’s important to get in some movement throughout the day. Raking leaves or shoveling snow counts!
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#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Buy in-season food.
Beets, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, kale, pumpkin, broths, roasted squash, roots and sautéed dark leafy greens are all great choices.
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#Fall has definitely arrived in #Naperville! Here are some tips to keep you #healthy as we switch seasons.
Moisturize your skin.
Harsh temperatures can make your skin dry. Also, you still should be wearing sunscreen.
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Things to Know About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy...⠀
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As these statistics show, about 2 in 3 #pregnant women experience back pain. Additionally, women are not discussing their lower back pain with their primary care physicians and obstetricians. In turn, health care professionals are not referring their suffering patients to pregnancy chiropractic treatment. Pregnancy chiropractic treatments can be effective within just a few visits to the chiropractor. In a small study with 17 women, it was found that:⠀
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16 of the 17 women, or 94%, reported improvements in their lower back pain with pregnancy #chiropractic care.⠀
On a pain scale of 0 to 10, women claimed that their pain levels decreased from 5.9 to 1.5.⠀
Pain relief was reported from an average of 1.8 visits and 4.5 days of chiropractic care.⠀
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Things to Know About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy...⠀
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Only about 25% of primary doctors recommend that patients seek treatment for lower back pain.⠀
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Things to Know About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy...⠀
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Lower back pain is common among pregnant women. Below are a few statistics about women who experience this pain and have been treated.⠀
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About 57% to 69% of #pregnant women experience lower back pain.⠀
Of that percentage, only 32% of women report their back pain symptoms to their doctor.⠀
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Things to Know About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy...⠀
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If you have lower back pain associated with #pregnancy, you may have heard success stories from other women about chiropractic relief. Research has shown that visits to a #chiropractor is both a safe and effective way to treat back pain that derives from pregnancy. Consider a #chiropractic evaluation and treatment to get the relief you need.⠀
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-Chiropractic treatment is safe during pregnancy.⠀
-Chiropractic treatment aids lower back pain and other common musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy.⠀
-Many women have experienced success from chiropractic treatment, and medical journals are beginning to take notice and publish their stories.⠀
-More research is still needed to teach obstetricians and primary care physicians about chiropractic care while pregnant.⠀
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For most people, a morning routine is critical to starting the day. Drinking a cup of coffee, eating a balanced #breakfast, and watching television is a great start to the day. While this tradition is enjoyable, adding in a few morning stretches will reinvigorate your entire body. Not only will stretching energize you, but it will also help protect you from encountering injuries. As a #Naperville physical therapist, I consistently recommend #morning stretches as a great way to start the day and prevent injury.
Butterfly Stretch
This stretch is great for opening the thigh and hips, while also increasing flexibility.
In a seated position, bring your feet together out in front of you, keeping them fully aligned with each other. Then, lean forward with your elbows on your thighs.
Do this 5 times for 30 seconds.
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For most people, a morning routine is critical to starting the day. Drinking a cup of coffee, eating a balanced #breakfast, and watching television is a great start to the day. While this tradition is enjoyable, adding in a few morning stretches will reinvigorate your entire body. Not only will stretching energize you, but it will also help protect you from encountering injuries. As a #Naperville physical therapist, I consistently recommend #morning stretches as a great way to start the day and prevent injury.
Standing Side Stretch
This stretch is crucial in protecting your core, spine and lower back from harm. It may also reduce stomach issues for people with regular gastrointestinal issues.
In a standing position, raise both hands over your head and grab the other. Then, lean over to one side while pulling, which will help to loosen the muscles between your core.
Do this 3-5 times for 30 seconds each.
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5 Reasons to visit a #Chiropractor⠀
Sleep Better ⠀
Lack of sleep leads to a host of issues. Many people are not sleeping well due to pain, stress, and overall body aches. Proper spinal alignment leads to decreased pain while in bed. Sleep is improved over time and patients report increased pain relief and overall increased health and wellness. ⠀
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5 Reasons to visit a #Chiropractor⠀
Immune System⠀
When the nervous system is not working properly, different parts of the body are not receiving vital signals necessary to function. When the nervous system is not working properly, the immune system suffers also. Recovering from illness quicker is seen when the nervous system is working.⠀
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5 Reasons to visit a #Chiropractor⠀
Mood Elevation ⠀
When a person is in pain, their mood often reflects their pain level. Balancing the body’s nervous system leads to a balance of the chemicals in the body. Issues such as depression and ADHD have been known to improve with regular chiropractic care.⠀
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Posture Improvement⠀
More and more patients are presenting with curves in the spine and poor posture. The curve in the neck is particularly delicate and can develop issues due to computer overuse or texting constantly. Chiropractic treatments, over time, can help realign the neck and spine to improve posture and relieve pain.⠀
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Many people in #Naperville are stressed about so many things right now, including the impending election. Here are a few tips to get you through the next few weeks.
#Chiropractors work primarily with the spine, the root of the nervous system through which nerve impulses travel from the brain to the rest of the body. One effect of chronic stress is prolonged muscle tension and contraction. This muscle tension creates uneven pressures on the bony structures of the body, often leading the misalignment of the spinal column, known as subluxations. Chronic stress also leads to nerve irritation. The adjustments of a #chiropractor release muscle tension, and that helps the body return to a more balanced, relaxed state. Adjustments also reduce spinal nerve irritation, and improve blood circulation. These changes may be enough, in many cases, to convince the brain to turn off the fight or flight response, beginning the process of healing. A healthy and balanced spine is one key to effectively managing stress.
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Many people in #Naperville are stressed about so many things right now, including the impending election. Here are a few tips to get you through the next few weeks.
#Exercise. 30 minutes of intense cardiovascular training will clear your #mind. Try exercising in the morning if you can. If aerobic training is not your cup of tea, a good stretch and lifting light weights will do the job as well. Physical activities will keep your body in tone and your mind fresh and stress free.
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If you fall on ice, you need to recover. Here is one method: ⠀
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NO H.A.R.M PROTOCOL: (HEAT, ALCOHOL, RE-INJURY, MASSAGE)⠀
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Heat: Applying heat to the injured area can cause blood flow and swelling to increase.⠀
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Alcohol: Alcohol and other drugs can inhibit your ability to feel your injury is becoming more aggravated. It increases blood flow and swelling as well.⠀
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Re-Injury: Avoid any activities that could aggravate the injury or cause further damage.⠀
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Massage: Massaging an injured area can promote blood flow and swelling, and ultimately do more damage if done too soon. See a medical professional before doing any type of massage.⠀
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If you fall on ice, you need to recover. Here is one method: ⠀
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R.I.C.E.R METHOD: (REST, ICE, COMPRESSION, ELEVATION, REFERRAL)⠀
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Rest: Take a break from physical activity and let your body’s natural healing process work.⠀
Ice: Ironic how it destroys and heals… First, forgiveness… next, the injury should be iced on and off in 20-minute intervals to reduce swelling.⠀
Compression: Bandaging will help compress the injury, which will prevent any further bleeding or swelling to occur.⠀
Elevation: Reduce the swelling by elevating the injury above your heart while you are resting.⠀
Referral: Finding an appropriate medical professional for guidance and management. In addition, now with direct access, it’s easier than ever.⠀
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🧊FALLING OR SLIPPING LIKE A PROFESSIONAL🧊⠀
It happened, your falling on ice, here’s what you do!⠀
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--Tuck your chin in⠀
--Turn as your falling, focusing on landing on the side of your body⠀
--Keep limbs bent focusing on protecting your head (straight limbs can snap or break under impact)⠀
--Loosen up as you fall⠀
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Advanced Fallers Only: Do a barrel roll… In other words, roll with the fall. However, we don’t advise this as you could roll into another accident.⠀
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SLIP AND FALL PREVENTION METHODS⠀
Wait! We know that sounded scary, but don’t lock yourself inside to wait out the Icepocalypse. We have some battle plans to help you survive and thrive this winter season!⠀
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TECHNIQUE, TECHNIQUE, TECHNIQUE⠀
--Take shorter steps.⠀
--Walk slower.⠀
--Be aware of your condition and balance limits (Medications or poor health may have a negative effect).⠀
--Be aware of your surroundings! Look out for slipping hazards such as black ice.⠀
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Penguins have mastered the first 2 techniques… Kind of...⠀
Would you go to an ice skating party in a tuxedo? Penguins would, sadly were not penguins. In other words, you need to dress for success! Here’s how we gear up the Premier way:⠀
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Proper footwear for snowy or icy conditions⠀
-Dressing warm will keep your body in proper condition for better balance⠀
-A small bag of deicer or sand to throw in a path in front of you for better traction⠀
-A cellphone to call for help⠀
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Naperville New Year's Resolutions for a Healthy Spine⠀
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With holiday traffic jams, cold weather, and increased sedentary time, our muscles can tense up a lot over the winter months. An easy solution? Take a hot bath, recommends therapist Emma Donovan. She explains that even a small amount of time spent in a hot bath can help reduce stress and relieve muscle tension.
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