MaxLiving Perspective: Incorporating the 5 Essentials Acute stress, the kind you feel when you have to give a presentation, or before a race, is normal, healthy, and signifies that your stress hormones are hard at work. Chronic stress is the type when you experience prolonged periods of uncomfortable emotions accompanied by biochemical, physiological, and behavioral responses to situations you feel are out of your control. However, your stress response system wasn’t meant to stay constantly activated. Underlying chronic stress is cortisol. This hormone helps your body manage … [Read more...]
Joint Health Perspective
Joint Health - 5 Essentials Health Perspective A joint is any place where two or more bones connect, including your shoulder, elbow, knee, and jaw. Adults have over 200 joints, which allow for mobility, flexibility, and the ability to stay physically active. Joint pain can occur as a result of the aging process or injury, and can appear as discomfort, pain, or inflammation from any part of your joint. Fortunately, you can help prevent joint disorders or reduce the severity of pain and other symptoms. Use these strategies to support optimal joint health, naturally. Core … [Read more...]
Low Back Protocol
Low Back Protocol/Exercises found on YouTube, Link below! Wall Stand- stand with feet 36 inches away from the wall. Bend over, keeping back flat & arms straight. Squeeze thighs tight. Ankle, knee's, & hips in alignment 1 minute Sitting Floor- sit with back against the wall, legs out straight, toes pointed up at 12:00. Relax shoulders, palms face up, resting on legs. Contract legs. 3 minutes Static Back- legs on block at 90 degrees & hips at 90 degrees. Arms out below shoulders, palms up. 20 squeezes with pillow 5 minutes Supine Groin Stretch- 1 leg positioned at 90 degrees, … [Read more...]
Shoulder Protocol (level 1-3)
Level 1- Shoulder Protocol (open up chest) Chest Stretch Place hand flat on wall, in alignment with the shoulder (as shown in video). Fingers pointed straight down at the ground. First step, turn your head to the opposite direction of hand. Allow your chest to follow your head. 1 minute hold Lat Stretch Use door frame for this stretch. Place one hand on the door frame in alignment with hips (or lower), other hand over head, stretching one side of your body. Keep shoulders square and push hips in the opposite direction. 1 Minute on each side Modified … [Read more...]
High Blood Pressure Perspective
The term “blood pressure” refers to the force of blood against the blood vessel walls. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, means that the force is higher than normal. Consistently high blood pressure can cause your heart to work harder and damage tissues within the arteries. This process can result in atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. Core Chiropractic The good news is that certain strategies have been shown to help support healthy blood pressure, naturally. Talk with your healthcare professional about incorporating these and other strategies to help … [Read more...]