If there was a pill that had even half of the benefits as movement, everyone would be taking that pill and paying lots of money for it. Moving your body has documented benefits for almost every ailment known to man. It makes you feel better by bringing oxygen to the cells and lubrication to the joints. It makes you look better by improving muscle tone and posture. It even makes you smile more by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. We are mostly familiar with active forms of movement like hiking, yoga & weight lifting but most people don't know that passive forms of movement are just as important to your health.Chiropractic Treatments and Massage are two of the most widely used forms of passive movement. These treatment modalities restore normal movement to injured, fixated joints and tight, painful muscles both if not corrected, create pain & decreased health.
Movement is a required nutrient that we just aren't getting enough of. So if you can make it a goal to move more than you sit each day through both passive and active forms of movement, you'll be on your way to wellness. Until our next adjustment...
Yours in health,
Dr. Heidi & The InnerMovement Wellness Team
