How Healthy is Your Musculoskeletal System?

This week kicks off Bone and Joint Health National Action Week, so what better time to focus on your musculoskeletal system? Musculoskeletal issues include back pain, arthritis, osteoporosis, and more. Here are our tips to help keep your musculoskeletal system in great shape!

Get Moving: Joints, muscles, and bones need movement to stay healthy. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week, such as yard work, swimming, and walking, or at least 75 minutes of intense activity like hiking uphill, jogging, or sports such as basketball.

Eat a Well-Rounded Diet: Proper nutrition is essential to your musculoskeletal health and your overall wellness. Focus on eating a balanced diet that is comprised of whole fresh foods and avoid processed foods as much as possible. You also want to be sure to get enough calcium and Vitamin D for your bones and lean protein to build and maintain strong muscles. Staying hydrated is also an important part of your diet and musculoskeletal system health. Drinking water helps strengthen muscles by carrying nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the body. It also helps cushion and lubricate joints.

Enjoy the Great Outdoors: The sun provides our body with what it needs to produce Vitamin D, which helps us better absorb calcium for stronger bones.

Practice Weight-Bearing Exercises: Walking, jogging, and resistance exercises like weightlifting can help improve bone density. Exercises like squats and planks can also strengthen core muscles. Non-weight bearing exercises like biking and swimming can also benefit the musculoskeletal system, particularly for those unable to walk or jog while recovering from hip, knee, or back pain.

Avoid Smoking & Drinking: The negative effects that smoking has on your health are numerous and include cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and bone fracture with aging. Excessive alcohol consumption can also contribute to osteoporosis and bone fracture.

Rest Up: A good night’s sleep enables our bodies to recover and recuperate from a long day. It also helps our bodies repair muscles and joints that are strained throughout the day.

Visit Your Chiropractor: Chiropractic care can help treat many musculoskeletal issues including herniated discs, tendonitis, muscle strain, and ligament sprains. Regular visits to Healthy Life Chiropractic can also promote better health throughout the entire body, including the musculoskeletal system through the use of spinal adjustments. These controlled, gentle, and effective manipulations allow for proper alignment of the spine and joints throughout the body. To learn more about how your local Newnan, GA chiropractic can help improve the health of you and your family, click here to contact us.

Patient Reviews

"I was experiencing a lot of pain in my feet following the birth of my son. I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis in both feet. After seeing my PCP and being prescribed anti-inflammatory medication, I looked into the benefits of Chiropractic care. I was in so much pain from the plantar fasciitis that is because difficult for me to walk. I was unable to carry my newborn and walk because I was concerned for his safety. As part of my care plan, custom orthotics were recommended. Within days of receiving my orthotics I had a reduction in my pain. Regular Chiropractic visits and my orthotics have allowed me to be able to care for my son again!"

- Erica Payne

"I worked for Wal-Mart for 20 years walking on hard floors 10 hours a day. I felt a horrible pain in my right hip/buttocks area and could not bend or walk. My sister did a little research and recommended Healthy Life Chiropractic- They do EVERYTHING! After the first treatment, the pain was gone! After being educated on my problems, they worked on my whole body and it feels 100% better. I have never been a good sleeper, but I am sleeping much better and get up in the morning ready to go! I have never felt better!"

- Michael Chambers

"My daughter came in to see Dr. Rob for possible curve in her spine. She was officially diagnosed with scoliosis after her evaluation. As parents, we were having a hard time wrapping out heads around what that meant for our beautiful 8 year old girl. Dr. Rob, Dr. Tina, and the whole staff at Healthy Life Chiropractic have been phenomenal! After 2 months of treatment- regular adjustments and exercises- we are seeing a huge improvement! Her hips are aligned now, her feet meet properly, and she is feeling better all around. We haven’t retaken her x-rays yet- not until we’ve done treatment for a whole year- but based off our experience, and results we’ve seen so far, I am confident that her curve has not gotten worse and has probably even improved!"

- Margaret Wearne

"I began my chiropractic care in October 2017 because of increased pain and decreased mobility in my left hip that had gotten increasingly worse over the previous 4-5 months. I love that I have been able benefit from whole body treatment that in turn has almost completely taken away the issues I was experiencing with my hip. I am so grateful for feeling good again and I highly recommend Healthy Life for your chiropractic care and total life wellness."

- Cindy Chaisson

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–Vermillion Himes

"I have been a patient at Healthy Life Chiropractic for over 3 years! After driving several hundred miles a week and spending time on the computer for work, I not only get regular adjustments, I utilize the massage therapists as well. I've recently begun using, with success, Standard Process supplements and Doterra Essential Oils. I appreciate the holistic approach to care by all of the staff at Healthy Life!"

-Debbie Fambro

"I have been coming to Healthy Life Chiropractic for over a year now. The treatments I receive give me such a relief of stress. The personnel is a big part of my relief. They are terrific and very professional. Dr. Tina is very educated in her field. Between treatments and supplements, I am feeling much better. I would, and have, recommend Dr. Tina to my friends." 

- Sandy Cooper

"Thank you so much for your wonderful care. Regardless of whether I am a weekly patient or MIA for a bit. Your office is friendly and encouraging and SOOOO helpful. Thank you!"

-Sarah O'Callaghan

"Rhonda was very helpful when changing my appointment time. My adjustment was handled with expediency. And Kristi's massage was perfect!"

-Robert Graff

"Great customer service. Everyone had an upbeat and welcoming personality."

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