Vitality Sports Chiropractic

04/03/2020

Good morning everyone. I hope that you are all safe and sound with our Shelter In Place order. FYI-VSChiro is considered an essential business. With that, I will be keeping the doors open as long as I can and as long as it is safe. Know that the office is cleaned between each client to ensure your safety, and that we are keeping contact to any other client (coming and going from office) to the bare minimum. I know that these are tough times, and we'll get through this. Know that I am here for your aches and pains. Stay safe--DrW

09/30/2019

Have you ever suffered from a physical pain but there was no apparent injury or trauma? Sometimes pain can come on from biomechanical stressors such as sitting for too long at your desk, but other times pain can stem from other types of trauma that don't always start with the physical body and may seem unrelated.


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Plus, tools to use to listen to your body and decrease the effects of stress.

09/25/2019

What strengths have you discovered lately?

09/24/2019

Protein is one of three macronutrients (the others being fats and carbohydrates) that provide energy for our bodies. When we consume protein-rich foods like seafood, eggs, and legumes, we break their protein down into its individual amino acids, which our bodies then utilize to perform countless functions, including building our own muscle (via muscle protein synthesis).


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Way more than you ever wanted to know about protein!

09/17/2019

“Chiropractors provide care that helps people improve musculoskeletal health and relieve conditions such as low back pain naturally, sometimes enabling them to avoid or reduce the need for riskier treatments such as prescription opioid pain medications and surgery."


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The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and chiropractors nationwide are encouraging the public to take simple steps to better musculoskeletal health during National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM) this October.

09/13/2019

Choose rational things you'd like to try and experiment with them. Remember: variation, selection, retention. Keep only what you find helpful. What works for others may not be good for you.


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How to read your own body and do what works.

09/11/2019

A day of remembrance. In loving memory of the victims, in loving honor of the heroes. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

09/10/2019

For those looking to improve their overall wellness, whether you should strength train or do cardiovascular exercise first becomes a matter of choice. You're much more likely to exercise consistently and over the long term if you enjoy what you're doing.


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Well, it depends.

09/06/2019

Electrolytes are minerals that are essential for humans. In order for our bodies to function properly on a daily basis, adequate electrolyte consumption is required. Therefore, even when we aren’t exercising, we still need to make sure we’re getting enough electrolytes.


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What are electrolytes and how do I know whether or not I'm getting enough of them? Here we'll discuss what the major electrolytes are, why they are important and how much we really need.

09/04/2019

Stiff neck? The area above your shoulders is one that commonly holds tension, especially if you're sitting at a desk all day (with sub-par posture) or constantly staring down at your phone screen.


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If you work at a computer all day, this daily stretch routine will keep tension at bay.

09/02/2019

"Work is not punishment. It is his reward and his strength and his pleasure." –George Sand

08/30/2019

When doing leg flossing, you’re basically working the legs in ways and movements that they’re not used to feeling. Considering how your legs most likely only move in a unilateral direction this leg flossing moves them all around in every single direction, which is really, really good for their health.

It basically greases up your gams.

08/28/2019

Your chest muscles are responsible for your upper body's stability, helping you to maintain proper posture, and even play a part in your ability to breathe deeply.

This 21-day chest challenge will help you tighten and tone your upper body, and possibly perk up your b***s, too.

08/26/2019

You never want to go into your workout starving and have low energy. But if you're not completely running on empty and have some breathing room before go time, is it better to eat before or after a workout? As a general rule, you need to ask yourself whether you will feel better if you eat something before or after your workout.

The answer really comes down to common sense.

08/23/2019

Nature feels as good as Christmas, according to actual science.

Science!

08/21/2019

The calendar might say that summer is coming to an end, but we're still dealing with some pretty hot temperatures (and less than pleasant humidity). But given that the weather isn't technically inclement, it makes sense that many fitness enthusiasts still want to take their training outdoors.

Feeling hot, hot, hot.

08/19/2019

There’s something about the fall that seems to bring a fresh start. No matter how old you are, back to school season signifies a new year, even if you stopped buying school supplies ages ago. That’s why fall is the perfect time to adapt a new health and fitness routine.

Little habits and strategies to press the refresh button on your health goals.

08/16/2019

Collagen is an important building block for many structures of the body, the largest being the skin, bones, spinal discs, ligaments, tendons, fascia, arterial walls, and much of your connective tissues. It’s sort of the scaffolding that holds your body up.

new messages There are almost thirty types of collagen, all naturally present as building blocks of many parts of the body. And if you’re looking to supplement, some of these types can be found in different nutritional sources. Functional-medicine expert Josh Axe walks us through the types and sou...

08/13/2019

While not all of the hyped-up benefits of drinking lemon water have actual science behind them, lemons and their juice can balance and heal you in a number of ways.

It can stabilize your appetite, for starters.

08/10/2019

The multi-tasking effect happens in opposites – when you're working on strengthening one side of your body, the opposite side of the muscle gets stretched.

Check off both boxes.

08/07/2019

Draw power from your fears and do big things!

08/05/2019

Poor posture can not just lead to a series of problems, but as your mobility reduces with age, it can be more difficult to fix. With a little focus each day and a few sensible changes, correcting your posture could be one of the best decisions you make for your health.


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07/31/2019

We used to think of hormone imbalance as a "women's issue". But these days, we know that hormones rule our entire lives and are greatly responsible for how we – both men and women – feel on a daily basis.

If you want to prevent hormone imbalance, start upping your intake of these nutrients—including omega-3s, B vitamins, and probiotics—right away.

07/29/2019

Mindful walking, what I like to refer to as Wellness Walks, aren’t getting from point A to point B in a specific amount of time. It is more like yoga for the brain. It is a time to be present in nature and to activate your senses in a way that you would not get indoors or in a gym. It is slowly walking in nature and to understand the healing benefits that it has to offer.

This former runner now loves walking so much she started a business to get more people to do it.

07/25/2019

Chia seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. "These help fight inflammation and fuel your brain to produce more happy hormones like serotonin," says Youkilis. They also contain a fair amount of protein, which, combined with the healthy fat and fiber, help ensure you'll stay full until lunch.

It also helps fight inflammation.

07/22/2019

Water is super compressive, especially the deeper down you go. Incorporating water into recovery helps athletes return to high-intensity exercise earlier than without it.

It cools you down *and* helps sore muscles.

07/18/2019

Whenever we sweat, our bodies lose electrolytes – and if those electrolytes aren't replaced, we could experience some unsavory side effects. So, how do we refill our stores? Pickles! Yes, you heard correct – pickles.

For once I'm not talking about protein.

07/16/2019

There are lots of walks in life: the catwalk, the moon walk, the walk of shame... But for most of us, walking is mostly just a great way to get around. It's also one of the easiest forms of exercise, since it requires no equipment (or real skill).

It’s easy, fun, and free. So what are you waiting for?

07/14/2019

One of the most important ways to release tension is to allow space for the body to expand. As a society, we spend a lot of time sitting and contracting our muscles, and a great way to create more space is to practice deep breathing.

Lo Roxburgh, best-selling author and movement expert, on ways to release tense muscles.

07/11/2019

There's no magic food, or superfood, or super diet that will protect our health alone. Food is not the only way to boost your health defenses. Other lifestyle activities – like getting good sleep, getting regular exercise, socializing, and having a strong community around us – are all important to keep our health defenses strong.

In his new book, Eat to Beat Disease, physician and researcher William Li explains the five defense systems of the body that are continuously working to prevent disease. But then he goes further: Li gives us the healing foods that can support all of these systems.