Staying Home and Staying Active

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Many businesses are reopening, but health experts recommend we continue to practice social distancing. After weeks and weeks practicing social distancing, it can start to take a toll on your mental and physical well-being. When you don’t have your normal activity outlets, your activity levels can diminish. Here are our tips to help you stay active while staying home.

How Much Activity Do You Need?

Experts recommend approximately 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. If you are doing intense training, you can leave it at 75 minutes. Most of us may find just getting up out of bed and changing clothes to be an accomplishment right now, so don’t put too much pressure on yourself. If you can manage a little over two hours each week – that’s great! If not, cut yourself a little slack as we deal with the stress of social distancing.

Instead, you could try focusing on simply incorporating more movement into your daily life. Any activity is better than no activity and movement can provide health benefits that your favorite Netflix series can’t.

Spend Less Time Sitting

One simple step to help you get more movement is to sit less. Sitting too much can have serious negative effects on your overall health and wellness. You can combat that by getting up at least once per hour, whether you’re watching your favorite TV show or working from home. Taking just a few minutes to walk around your house, play with your pet, or run around with your kid doesn’t require much effort and can help you get more movement in your day.

Take the Stairs

If you have stairs in your condo or apartment building, now is the time to put them to use! Climbing stairs is an effective cardiovascular exercise and can help you maintain your fitness levels. Skip the elevator and take the stairs because even one minute of climbing at a fast pace can make a difference.

Just Dance!

Most of us couldn’t have predicted the state of the world, and it can be overwhelming. Movement is a great way to improve how you feel both physically and mentally, so why not make it fun? Turn up your favorite tunes and have a dance party. Dancing can be great exercise and gets your heart rate up. Add in the boost of endorphins your body releases while dancing and you can’t deny it will make you feel great (or at least laughing in the mirror). This is also a fun way to bond with family members in your house or even virtually.

Move for Your Health

During stressful times, it’s not necessary to put added pressure on yourself to increase your activity levels, but it is important that you keep your health a top priority especially now. For more information on how chiropractic care can help you stay healthy, click here to contact us and keep up with your chiropractic appointments with your local Newnan, GA chiropractors!

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- Patty Uzar

"I've been with Healthy Life for many years. The staff is very friendly and efficient. The services offered are very beneficial to my wellness routine. I receive massages and adjustments regularly. They offer many packages and sales that makes it affordable for me. I have recently tried the hyperbaric chamber for both recovery and general health. This is has been really helpful since I exercise often and intensely. I have also noticed an improvement in my brain fog which comes from normal aging and day to day stress. Dr. Rob and Dr. Tina are very good chiropractors who make sure they are providing a complete wellness exam and service. I continue to maintain a healthy body and recover quickly from my day to day activities. Overall, I would recommend Healthy Life Chiropractic."

- Rachelle Prevost

"I absolutely love Healthy Life! The staff is wonderful and helpful! The doctors are amazing! I hurt my back a few months ago exercising, and nothing seemed to help! I went in for a routine visit, and explained. I was consistent with my adjustments, muscle stim and massage and within a few weeks, I am back to exercising without pain! I am a Flight Attendant, so closing overhead bins and pushing a heavy cart are necessary for my job, so I appreciate them keeping my healthy and not missing work! My foot levelers are a game changer! The best investment!

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"I am very grateful for the care I receive from the entire staff and doctors at HLC! They are very attentive to my specific health, well-being, and pain relief needs. I take advantage of the fact that I can go for chiropractic care, massage, therapy, supplements, pain relief, and more. It’s great to enter the practice and know that I will be treated like family."

- Jan Tardie

"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!"

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"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."

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"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