But the upside is too large to ignore. If you are feeling stiff and sore now, imagine how the problems will compound over the next 5, 10 and 20 years, right now is the best vantage point you are going to have. Hence, step one of your new exercise plan: being honest with yourself. Whatever state your back is in now, it’s not going to get any better unless you take action today. 

Step two is laying down the incentive:

• Back pain makes your life harder in the here and now
• A weak back leaves you vulnerable to injury in the future 
• Back pain contributes to missed work time and disability
• Back pain is expensive

Start exercising to beat back pain

You have a clear goal; you have enough incentive. How do we translate these two things into action? It is up to you to take the first step. But exercise is therapy, and once you get a taste for how good your back can feel from simple movements, it will be hard to live without. At our office in Houston, we can show you simple movements to be performed in any setting, at any time of day which will release tight back muscles, strengthen the postural and phasic muscles of the core and set you on your way toward back pain relief. 

Exercise to reduce back pain in Houston

So what is exercise to you? Here’s an answer that we love: exercise is proven back pain relief. If you are ready to get started improving your spinal health in a holistic and natural manner, give our office in Houston a call to schedule an appointment today. 

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Chiropractic theory treats the spine as the foundation for wellness. As chiropractors, we do everything in our power to ensure the integrity of that foundation through natural modalities. Along the way, we would like to show you why this is the right way of going about things. Rather than a reactive form of health care, we seek to solve problems at their source before they blossom into something bigger and more troublesome. 

Chiropractic as preventative medicine

The spine is where we specialize. Because the spine provides for communication between brain and body, any problem along the way, from subluxation to more serious injuries including herniation and degenerative disc disease, tends to affect the whole chain of communication. There are many ways to go about treating back pain and chiropractic is considered among the most conservative options. However, because we identify what is actually causing your symptoms and set a plan to treat the specific cause, it is also highly effective. The human body is highly efficient at repairing and rehabilitating itself; sometimes it just needs a helping hand. Chiropractic provides the boost that enables your body to heal itself. 

Chiropractic to live long and live well in Houston

Every decision you make today will affect the way your back feels in old age. At Holmes Chiropractic, we will help you maintain spinal alignment, treat problem areas that are causing you pain with natural modalities and lay a foundation for wellness. Together we can identify lifestyle factors that are undermining your health and turn them into positives. If you are interested in learning more about the chiropractic mindset regarding health, give our office in Houston a call to schedule an appointment today. 

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