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4 Winter Safety Tips That Will Help You Avoid Injury

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Winter can be a fun and exciting season for kids and adults alike. From holidays to playing in the snow, winter has a lot to offer. However, winter sports and other outdoor activities can pose a risk to you and your family’s health if you do not practice the proper winter safety precautions. We at Elite Chiropractic provide services to help individuals avoid injury or recuperate from injuries caused by snowboarding, skiing, driving, and other types of winter accidents. Continue reading to learn some winter safety tips that can help you know what to do if you or a family member gets injured participating in an outdoor winter activity.

Winter Safety Tips That Will Help You Avoid Injury

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#1: Stretch & Warm Up

In the winter time, joints and muscles can get cold and become stiff, which can cause injury if you’re not careful. Many people make the mistake of jumping right into activities such as shoveling snow or snowboarding while their body is still cold. Stretching your body before participating in exercise or other types of activity can help your body warm up. 

Warm muscles are less likely to be strained or be susceptible to other types of injuries than cold muscles. So before you begin your daily activities or an especially physically demanding activity, make sure to do some exercises that will help stretch your joints and muscles such as jumping jacks or a quick walk.

#2: Drive Carefully

One of the most common causes of injuries in the winter is due to car accidents. Car accidents happen often during the winter due to dangerous weather conditions and general lack of caution. When driving on icy roads or in storms, drive slowly and make sure that your car is working properly. Increase your following distance during winter and bad weather especially to five to six seconds behind the car in font of you. Lastly, make sure that you have brakes that work properly and that you are paying attention and staying vigilant when driving.

#3: Wear The Proper Attire

Wearing the right clothing can also ensure that your muscles do not get frozen. The right attire can also help prevent injuries caused by slipping and falling and illnesses caused by the cold. If you are spending an extended period of time outside on a cold day, make sure to wear a good coati, boots and warm socks, gloves, and a hat. Wearing warm clothing and shoes that can grip the ice and snow is an important step towards protecting your health.

#4: Move Your Body

As previously stated, the cold can do a number on your body if you don’t properly stretch. Though it is important to stretch if you are going to be engaging in rigorous physical activity, that does not mean you should now avoid exercising. In the winter, it is as important as ever to get moving and get outside. More often than not, people spend their time in the winter indoors hunched over a computer or laying down on the couch. Getting sunlight is important and keeping up a regular exercise routine can ensure that that your body stays healthy and strong.

Do You Need Chiropractic Services?

If you are in need of chiropractic services after experiencing an injury this winter, consider reaching out to us at Elite Chiropractic. Injuries can be caused by a variety of problems, including not practicing the previously listed winter safety tips. We provide comprehensive options that will help your body fully recover and heal. Our team is talented and experienced and we will do everything in our power to help you return to doing the things that you love. For more information, feel free to reach out to us today.

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Winter is here, meaning many people across the country are breaking out their skis and snow shoes and starting up their winter sports. Winter sports are a fun and exciting way to enjoy the coldest and darkest part of the year. However, sports such as skiing and snowboarding can also lead to winter sports injuries. Snow sports offer many benefits to those that enjoy them, but they can also be somewhat dangerous. That is why it is important to understand how to protect yourself and what to do if you do sustain an injury. Continue reading to learn more about winter sports injuries.

#1: There Are Many Kinds Of Winter Sports Injuries

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In areas of the country where winter brings snow and ice, there are many different options for athletes and snow lovers to enjoy. Some of the most common types of winter sports include ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and ice hockey. Due to the wide variety of different types of winter sports, there is also a large number of winter sports injuries that can be sustained. Common winter sports injuries are as follows.

  • Sprains
  • Concussions
  • Spinal injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures

Sometimes, participating in certain winter sports can also lead to illnesses, such as ski sickness. Many people are afraid to do winter sports due to some of the potential dangers (including injuries and illnesses) that can occur. However, by taking the right protective actions, winter sports can be safe, fun, and exciting.

#2: There Are Actions You Can Take To Stay Safe

There are several things that are important to do in order to protect yourself and others while participating in winter sports. Firstly, it is important to wear protective clothing including warm jackets, gloves, helmets, and goggles (depending on the activity). It can help to layer. Secondly, it is important to understand the rules or have someone with you who understands how to do the activity properly and safely. And the last tip for staying safe that we will list here is that you should always, always go with someone else to do winter sports.

For more winter sport safety tips, read here.

#3: What To Do If You Sustain An Injury

If you have sustained an injury due to a winter sport, it is vital that you get the help that is required to recover properly. After any injury, it is important to see a doctor, even if you cannot visibly see any problems. Sometimes, even after seeing a specialist, you will still need to see a chiropractor or get physical therapy in order to decrease pain or increase your range of motion. Feel free to reach out to us at Elite Chiropractic for excellent chiropractic care.

Are You In Need Of Chiropractic Care?

If you have been injured due to participating in winter sports and you are having a hard time recovering, you may be in need of chiropractic care. We at Elite Chiropractic treat a large variety of different types of injuries including concussions, back pain, neck pain, whiplash, headaches, etc. We have several talented and experienced members of our chiropractic firm that would be more than happy to aid in caring for your injuries. If you are in need of chiropractic care, please reach out to us today.

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Alright, you bit the bullet and saw a chiropractor for that persistent back pain. But somehow, after leaving the chiropractor’s office, you feel worse instead of better. Is this normal? Should your body hurt after a chiropractic adjustment? Is it just one of those “it’ll get worse before it gets better” things? Or does this mean that something went wrong in the appointment and that you should look for another chiropractor?

Here’s what you need to know about whether or not it is normal for your body to hurt after a chiropractic adjustment. 

Normal Reasons Why Your Body Hurts After A Chiropractic Adjustment

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In some cases, it’s perfectly normal to experience some soreness and to feel a bit worse in the days following a chiropractic adjustment. It’s quite common for people to experience soreness after having an adjustment done. This typically isn’t anything to worry about, and indeed, in many cases, even indicates that the treatment is working! 

Here are some of the normal reasons for why your body can hurt after a chiropractic adjustment.

#1. Understimulated Muscles Have Been Stimulated

You know when you go to the gym and feel great at the time, but then the next day, you’re sore? When you have an adjustment done, your body is adjusting to using the correct muscles. This can lead to soreness, as your body has grown accustomed to not using them. 

#2. Your Body Is Adjusting To Better Posture

When you’re used to slouching, your body becomes adjusted to it. If you’ve ever tried to fix your posture on your own, you’ve likely noticed some soreness and tiredness from the effort it takes. When you see a chiropractor, they adjust your spine to its correct position, which helps to improve your posture. This can cause some light pain as your body gets used to it.

#3. Your Nerves Are Adjusting

Just like your muscles, your nerves need a bit of time in order to adjust to the change in your vertebrae’s position too. This can also result in a bit of pain as your body adjusts.

Chiropractic care is meant to improve your pain. For some people, they notice an improvement immediately. For others, it can take a bit of time while their body adjusts to having been adjusted before they experience relief. 

So, in summary, it’s normal to have some soreness and discomfort after an adjustment, as long as it isn’t severe. 

What Isn’t Normal To Experience After An Adjustment

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While the above symptoms are normal, there are indeed cases where chiropractic care can go wrong, and you experience symptoms that you really shouldn’t. Some light pain is normal – severe pain is not. 

While chiropractic care is safe when performed by a licensed professional, if you experience the following symptoms, you should seek out medical attention. 

#1. Numbness

You shouldn’t experience any new numbness after an adjustment. If you do, this is likely a nerve issue.

#2. Sharp Pain

A little bit of pain, like soreness, is normal. But if your pain is sharp or severe, this could mean that something was misaligned or strained.

#3. Trouble Speaking

You should never have trouble talking after a chiropractic appointment. If you do, this can indicate damage to your spinal cord, and you should seek out emergency medical attention.

#4. Loss Of Movement

Chiropractic care is meant to improve your mobility, not impair it. Loss of movement does not mean the stiffness that can accompany soreness, but true loss of movement.

#5. Fainting

Some people can feel a bit dizzy after seeing a chiropractor, but it should never be extreme or cause you to faint. 

Following the doctor, if you continue with chiropractic care, either with the same chiropractor or someone else, inform them about what happened, so that they can better adjust your care to you. 

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Are Your Symptoms Normal Or Not?

The best way to know is to consult with your chiropractor and/or a medical professional. They will be able to tell you whether or not what you are experiencing is normal, or whether it means that either something went wrong or there’s an underlying issue. 

Even if your symptoms are to be expected, it’s still good to let your chiropractor know what you’ve been feeling. That way, they can make any adjustments to your care that could be needed in order to ensure it is better suited to you. They can also educate you on why you’re feeling the way you are, and information is always good to have. 

Elite Chiropractic is here to help you with safe, chiropractic care. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, and don’t hesitate to ask us about what is and isn’t normal to feel after an adjustment. 

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