Our Tips to Help You Weather the Winter

Depending on the type of person that you are, winter can either be an absolute blast or a total pain. No matter how you feel about the coldest time of the year, make sure your body is ready. Snow shoveling can cause injuries, freezing temperatures can aggravate joints, and winter sports can strain muscles if you aren’t in shape. The right stretching routine, the right clothes, and the right chiropractic care will help.

Chiropractic Care for Winter Wellness

Lining up regular chiropractic adjustments at Stiles Chiropractic can be the ultimate safety net when it comes to winter worries. Dr. Tracey Stiles prides herself in providing a natural approach to healthcare through gentle and effective chiropractic care. You will find chiropractic professionals dedicated to the health and wellness of their patients who are ready to help. When you come in for an adjustment, you will be given an assessment of your physical condition to see just how well your body can handle the winter season. There will also be a review of the pain you may be experiencing, your medical history, and your daily routine.

We will then determine a healthcare plan that is unique to your needs. Chiropractic adjustments provide pain relief for just about any part of the body, but particularly for the neck, back, sciatic nerve, and joints. You will also experience a fresh sense of energy, which is particularly important during the winter months.

Winter Worries

As you improve your health with the help of chiropractic care, it is important to remember to take care of your body when you’re away from the clinic. Here are our tips for winter worries:

  1. Stretch First: Warm up with stretching exercises that get your whole body moving, like squats. Line your knees up over your feet and lower your buttocks as you bend down. Then stand up straight and repeat 10-15 times.

  2. Snow Shoveling

  • Wear layered clothing to stay warm and limber

  • Avoid twisting and turning and shove snow to a snowbank

  • If you feel out of breath, take breaks or stop if you need to

To weather the winter with ease this season, stop by your local Chicago chiropractor for an adjustment. At Stiles Chiropractic, we’ve made scheduling an appointment easier than ever – just click here!