Walking at work has been touted as a great way to normalize blood flow, decrease low back pain and increase morale in the workplace. This video sums everything up nicely from a walking study done by Indiana University. An increase in muscle activity thus creating better blood flow was shown to normalize arterial function in the body. If workers are allowed to sit for periods, blood tends to pool in the legs since muscles are not effectively helping circulation go back to the heart as talked about in this video from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Come run with friends after your workday. This is meant for Average Joes and not a marathon training group. As everyone progresses we can make the routes longer to match the runner's level. Please RSVP by email or call 715-832-9725.

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Wed. Jul. 2 5:30pm

Wed. Jul. 9 5:30pm

Wed. Jul. 23 5:30pm

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Whether the video above is real or fake, it still sends shivers down your spine. Many elements of this video showcase how a properly functioning spine and nervous system made this video possible. Firstly, a jump from that height puts quite a bit of force on the discs cushioning the spinal vertebrae. If he had  degeneration in those discs and any possible nerve entrapment, an immediate reaction to the shark likely wouldn't have been his first thought. 
This is an extreme scenario, however, people living with sciatica, brachial plexus syndrome, degenerative disc disease, etc. can experience excruciating pain from just going down a step. Often times, what starts as stiffness and soreness in the mornings or after hard work, becomes a regular occurrence as time goes on and no intervention takes place. Keeping your spine health in check can prevent problems in the future and stop current small problems in their tracks. Seeing a chiropractor for when their back goes out or when sciatica gets unbearable is a small percentage of when and why our patients come in for care. In reality, most of our patients participate in the wellness membership package to maintain their spinal health and overall well being. Just like brushing your teeth or exercising for heart health, regular maintenance keeps your spine healthy and greatly decreases the chances of back pain or the need for surgery in the future. 

To see if our Unlimited Visit Memberships are right for you, please visit our website, email us, or call 715.832.9725 for an appointment. 

• Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States

• Up to 80 percent of all strokes are preventable through lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, normalizing your blood sugar levels and blood pressure, and quitting smoking

• Recent research shows that those with vitamin C deficiency are at an increased risk for hemorrhagic stroke. In an earlier study, people with high blood levels of vitamin C reduced their stroke risk by 42 percent

• Research also suggests that iron deficiency can increase your risk of ischemic stroke if you have hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, a hereditary disease that causes enlarged blood vessels in your lungs

• Sun exposure can reduce your stroke risk both by elevating your vitamin D levels, and by inducing nitric oxide in your skin, which helps normalize your blood pressure

Reference: www.mercola.com