Chiropractic News
Tips for Gardening
1. Stretch first. Warm the muscles to help perform your work more effeciently and with less injury.
2. Ensure correct posture and form. Avoid over reaching, frequent twisting, and prolonged immobility. Instead, use ladders, move to the job and face squarely to the projects that you are working.
3. Stay hydrated. When working in the heat ensure that you drinking enough water to avoid dehydration or heat exhaustion.
4. Protect yourself from the sun. There are many ways you can do this. Wear a wide brim hat. Wear sunscreen of at least SPF15 and reapply every 2 hours. Wear UV absorbent sun glasses. Limit exposure and seek shade when possible.
Happy Gardening! Enjoy the beautiful colors and the sunshine.
Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Take a look at this interesting article posted on the American Chiropractic Association Website regarding using non-invasive, non-drug treatments.
.ACA Applauds Low Back Pain Guidelines Advocating Non-Drug Treatments First
Tips for Shoveling Snow Safely
- Wear breathable layers
- Take a few minutes to stretch first to warm muscles.
3. Push the snow; don’t lift it
4. If you do have to lift, bend at the knees
5. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions
- Take breaks to allow muscles to rest
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
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Contact Details
Jimmerson Chiropractic Clinic
Main Office:
1309 Front St.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
Fort Benton Clinic Hours
Monday 7:30pm-4:00pm
Wednesday 7:30am-4:00pm
Friday 7:30am-12:00pm
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