Outdoor Workout Tips for Quarantine Life

It might seem impossible to get your outdoor time in amidst all of these COVID-19 restrictions, but it’s not illegal to go outside and get a workout in last time we checked. In order to get a safe workout in outdoors, it’s a good idea to do so during low traffic times.

What do we mean by low traffic times? Getting a run in at 5 or 6 in the morning is probably going to put you in a better position to come into contact with the least amount of people possible, while choosing to take your run at 9 or 10 in the morning might add up to different results.

The whole idea is to get your outdoor time that you need without intruding upon anyone else, while also being considerate of others. This means limiting your outdoor workouts to only what is essential, rather than going for that 10-mile run you might be craving. 3-5 miles is a perfectly acceptable alternative during this time.

Utilize your yard or your driveway if you have one available. Kettlebell workouts are great for outdoor routines and so are bodyweight exercises.

If you have any questions about how chiropractic treatment goes hand-in-hand with a healthy and active lifestyle, contact us today. We’re still providing essential treatments to patients in a safe and regulated environment.

Quick and Easy Nutrition Tips

Health care

When optimizing your diet, it’s important to focus on the foods that get the best results for you — not all bodies are created equal, after all.

Scorca Chiropractic would like to take a time out from our normal “All Things Chiropractic” talk to focus on nutrition for a moment.

Right now it’s probably easy to fall into bad habits, eating takeout, and eating a lot of comfort food as we all shelter in place.

However, it’s important to remain vigilant. Now is the time to double-down on your dietary efforts to ensure you have a decent go at this COVID-19 pandemic business.

First, eat plenty of veggies. Make sure to eat plenty of clean — meaning, shop on the far sides of the grocery store and grab veggies, clean protein, fruits, and healthy carbs instead of processed foods.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Make sure you’re drinking at least half your body weight in ounces of water per day.

Eat plenty of berries for healthy antioxidants. Eat turmeric and ginger for anti-inflammatory benefits.

Chiropractic treatment is a great way to give your body a much-needed immune system boost. Contact Scorca Chiropractic today to learn more about how we’re providing essential treatments while helping the medical community during this trying time. We’re taking every measure and following every suggestion made by the CDC and other health authorities. We have a long track record of keeping our patients healthy and well for the long haul.

Tips to Keep Your Spine in Line

When it comes down to it, there are many activities we do each day and positions and distortions we put our body through each day that affects our spine alignment, which can result in neck, back, and even leg pain.

Below, Scorca Chiropractic goes over a few ways to keep your spine in line throughout the day.

Switch it Up

If you find yourself sitting at your desk often, try to stand more when you can while you’re working. Investing in an elevating desk or a standing desk converter will help you stay away from sitting throughout the day, which has an impact on your spine.

Stretch Throughout the Day

Try to incorporate an at-home Yoga routine that you can do each morning before you start your day — that way you’re feeling fresh and rejuvenated after a good night of sleep. Often, we sleep in awkward positions that leave us feeling like we just took part in a full-contact sport in the morning. Stretching the body will help you recalibrate your body for the day.

Establish a Relationship with a Good Chiropractor

Chiropractic treatment has been shown to be immensely beneficial in relieving pain and tension in the body the all-natural way. Scorca Chiropractic provides drug-free treatments that help treat a variety of conditions. We’re doing everything in our power to provide our essential treatments in a safe environment. We take every measure we’re tasked with and go the extra mile during this COVID-19 pandemic. Call today to learn more.

Coronavirus Facts and Fiction

COVID-19 (commonly referred to as Coronavirus) is currently labeled as a pandemic, and there’s a lot of input from the media, which has often been charged of sensationalizing news as an effective ratings-boosting tool. However, it’s important to glean the facts from the fiction being tossed around. Below, Scorca Chiropractic attempts to provide factual information about the Coronavirus while also dispelling any myths.

Fiction: Nothing Like This Has Ever Happened Before

Quite the contrary, there have been quarantines and pandemic/epidemics before. In the early 1900s, The Spanish Influenza Pandemic had many people sheltering in place before that phrase was coined.

Fact: Coronavirus is Airborn

COVID-19 is an airborne virus and can be transmitted at distances closer than six feet or less. Although humans are highly susceptible to the virus, pets are not.

Fiction: COVID-19 Only Affects the Elderly

People of all ages are being affected by COVID-19 and people in their 30s have been struck down by the illness. People with obesity, respiratory problems, and other preexisting conditions are being shown to be more susceptible to Coronavirus.

Fact: Hospitals Are Bogged Down

No matter which way you slice it, hospitals are simply not ready for the influx of patients that could potentially result from this pandemic. Efforts are being made round to clock to provide space, equipment, and personnel for COVID-19 treatment and prevention.

At Scorca Chiropractic we try to keep our patients and readership educated on the latest developments, not to mention provide essential treatments in a safe and clean environment. Contact us today to learn more.

Getting in Shape at Home

For some, the transition to being quarantined for most of the day might be easier than others, especially those who have taken initiative in making their homes workout friendly. Those who are already in shape and engaged in committed workout routines will find it easier to get their exercise by jumping rope, doing bodyweight resistance exercises, and maybe incorporating some kettlebell workouts into the mix.

For those who are out of shape and looking to use this time to get in shape, it might be a little more of an uphill battle, especially having to stay indoors for long periods of time.

However, it’s not impossible. First, cardio will be the most important thing to lockdown. You can jump rope, do jumping jacks, and run in place. If you have an exercise bike or a cardio machine of some sort at home, start making good use of that.

Shadowboxing is another fantastic cardio workout — you can look up some workouts on YouTube that are guaranteed to make you sweat.

You can also incorporate some more rigorous yoga routines into your at-home practice if you’re up to scratch in that department. If not, start with beginner classes and work your way up. Turn up the heat in your home to make yourself and your muscles more pliable.

In these times where we all have to hunker down and get back to basics, this is the perfect time to make a transformation. Contact Scorca Chiropractic to learn about how our treatments go hand in hand with your new active lifestyle.

Working the Smart Way from Home

As many of us retreat to our homes to start working remotely as a way for each of us to do our parts in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to start thinking about how our workstation is set up at home.

In many cases, our home offices might be more for show than they are for functionality. For freelancers, it’s probably more likely that their work setups at home are more dialed in than that of people who work at brick-and-mortar establishments. Those new to the work-from-home life can benefit from some of the tips listed below to make your experience working from home the best it can be.

Invest in a Good Desk and Chair

If you’re going to work from home and you have the extra means, invest in a good, sturdy desk, possibly even a standing/elevating desk that will allow you to switch up the monotony that generally comes from sitting in an office chair for 8 hours a day. Investing in an ergonomic chair that has good spine support and comfortable armrests will help you sit with better posture and minimize the tension in your spine. 

Team Stretch

Whether you’re on a conference call or you’re flying solo, take a ten-minute break to practice some yoga poses, which will help you stretch out your spine, your hips, your legs, and any other area of the body where you’re feeling tension. Yoga is a great way to recalibrate your body and activate your mind.

Routine, Routine, Routine

Now that you’re working from home, there are going to be far more distractions and temptations that will take you away from your work, which is why it’s extremely important that you develop a routine. Work in the morning, then take a break. Work again in the afternoon, then take another break. Maybe save a little bit of work for the night time when everyone else in the house is fast asleep, just to get a little more productive time in.

Chiropractic adjustments are a great way to help your body recover from the work-from-home transition. Contact Scorca Chiropractic today to learn more about who we are and what we do. Please stay safe and healthy out there.

Limiting Exposure in Time of Coronavirus

For some of us, the Coronavirus might not be a major threat, especially if you’re young in age and in generally good health. However, those of us who are more advanced in age tend to be more vulnerable to sicknesses like the Coronavirus. As a matter of fact, Coronavirus victims are mostly infants and senior citizens, by and large.

But it’s all of our jobs to do our parts to limit the spread of germs and to take care of those who stand at higher risk of getting this unfortunate illness.

First, it’s important to wash your hands after coming into contact with foreign surfaces, especially in public places. Clean and sanitize the surfaces of your home and workplace to limit the spread of bacteria.

Eating healthy foods and staying away from self-destructive behavior like smoking and drinking will also help decrease your chances of getting sick while at the same time giving you a much-needed immune system boost.

If you’re feeling under the weather in any way, it’s important to stay at home! It’s not worth the repercussions going into work and risking getting others sick. Now more than ever it’s important for all of us to look out for each other.

Chiropractic treatments have also been shown to help boost the immune system and help the body function at optimum capacity, which will certainly help you fight off sicknesses, helping you to stay healthy and well. Contact Scorca Chiropractic today to schedule your consultation.

Chiropractic for Athletes

For many of us, we might fall into reductive reasoning and write off chiropractic treatment as something that only the injured or even the elderly pursue. Although it might be true that those who are injured or are more advanced in age stand to gain a tremendous amount of benefits from chiropractic treatment, so do those who are in their younger years, even elite-level athletes.

It’s true! Many of your favorite sports figures have close relationships with their chiropractor. Most professional sports teams have a chiropractic care specialist or physiotherapist on hand to treat any injuries that pop up, not to mention help athletes recover properly from daily wear and tear.

Scorca Chiropractic would like to remind athletes that chiropractic treatment is an excellent companion to an active lifestyle and serves as a drug-free alternative to performance-enhancing drugs that often end up coming along with a considerable amount of health risks.

Contact Scorca Chiropractic to learn more about how chiropractic treatment will help your body recover from your training regiment, helping you rise to the occasion each and every day with renewed energy and vitality. We have a long track record of providing effective chiropractic treatment for entire teams and entire families alike.

Tips for Treating Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow (also called “lateral epicondylitis”) is a condition that comes about from overuse, and it’s something that can happen whether you’re a tennis enthusiast or not. Tennis elbow occurs when inflammation strikes the tendons that join the forearm. Damage occurs from repeating the same motion over and over again.

Possible treatment options for tennis elbow include icing, or hot/cold therapy in order to reduce pain and swelling without drug intervention.

Other treatments include elbow straps or other brace devices that can help protect your injured tendon, shielding it from further strain.

Yoga is another option that provides drug-free pain relief for your joints. Building your yoga practice will also improve your range of motion.

Chiropractic treatments are another great way to treat tennis elbow the drug-free way. At Scorca Chiropractic we use a number of techniques, including myofascial release as well as instrument-assisted soft tissue techniques (IASTM) to get you back to pain-free. We can also provide you with rehabilitative exercises that will get you far better results than drugs or injections.

Contact Scorca Chiropractic if you’re tired of hurting from tennis elbow. We have a long track record of helping entire families stay happy, healthy, and well.

Pain Management for Athletes

Athletes are known to put their bodies under a particular amount of stress during practice and during competition. Whether amateur or professional, athletes spend a lot of time, energy, and resources on making sure that hey properly rehabilitate from workouts, not to mention from games themselves.

Below, Scorca Chiropractic goes over a few pain management tips for athletes.

Practice Tension Relief

Whether it’s yoga or a full body massage, it’s important to relieve your body from the daily tension it goes through, especially if you’re an athlete.

Visit Your Local Chiropractor

Visiting your chiropractor for a routine adjustment is a great way to give your body drug-free pain relief. A Scorca Chiropractic we provide treatments that are designed for both athletes and regular folks alike.

Rest Adequately

They say that you can’t overtrain but you can under-recover — or something to that effect, anyway. The truth is, your recovery plan should be given a fair amount of thought — just like your workout and training routines are given. Contact Scorca Chiropractic today to learn about how our treatments fit in with the most active of lifestyles.