Need a Little Help Getting Active? ProClinix Has Got You Covered!

We Can Reduce Pain and Restore Mobility

Many orthopedic conditions and injuries can make regular exercise feel difficult (if not impossible).  Osteoarthritis, herniated discs, tennis elbow–all can make you feel like it’s easier just to sit this one out. In reality, though, all these conditions (and others) benefit from regular exercise.

Dealing with persistent pain or limited mobility? Our team offers several options for pain relief, including chiropractic adjustments, therapeutic massage, and acupuncture. We use these techniques as the first step in preparing your body for regular movement.

We’ll also show you targeted, tailored exercises to reduce pain in the affected area. Joint pain often stems from muscular imbalances or postural impairments that stress the impacted joint, leading to discomfort and setting you up for more serious injuries. Strength training will help reduce your pain and get you moving again.

We Can Let You Know If You’re At Risk for an Injury

Did you know you don’t have to wait until you’re in pain to visit the team at ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic? We’re in the business of preventing injuries, not just treating them–and we can help you enter into a new workout plan without fear!

Our comprehensive physical evaluations test the following:

• Muscle strength and endurance
• Overall mobility
• Biomechanics, which looks at how your body’s systems work together to get you moving
• Balance and fall risk
• Posture
• Walking patterns
• Functional movements that you might perform for work, hobbies, or recreation

During the screens, we’ll look for potential impairments that might cause injuries down the line and suggest corrections to address them before they become a problem.

For example, let’s say that you want to take up running after some time away. During your assessment, we notice that you tend to bend forward at the waist when jogging. This habit means that every time your foot hits the ground, you cause more impact in your feet than necessary, which could, eventually, lead to an injury. 

By catching the form mistake now–and working with us to correct it–you lower your chances of suffering a knee injury (which could prevent you from exercising altogether).

We Can Help You Exercise with Confidence

Starting a new exercise program for the first time–or restarting one after some time away–can be deeply intimidating. You don’t know which exercises you should do. You have no idea if you’re performing movements correctly. You’re not even sure what types of exercise you would enjoy.

Fortunately, we can help with all these concerns and more. We’ll work to resolve any pain or mobility restrictions that might keep you from being active, then create an exercise program that suits your abilities, interests, and goals. We’ll also work with you one-on-one to guide you through any unfamiliar movements or equipment. We can also suggest movement or activity modifications if something’s too difficult and offer reassurance that even small changes can have a big impact.

Our team doesn’t just help beginners, either. As you progress, you may find yourself plateauing or struggling with certain aspects of your performance. We can get to the bottom of things and develop a performance improvement plan so you can see the results you’re looking for.

ProClinix – Exercises of the Month

by Adam Pliskow, PT, MS

Neck pain or stiffness? These are two great stretches that may help.

Upper Trapezius Stretch

Let’s try it:

• Sit or stand with one arm resting over your waist.
• Take the other hand and gently pull your head towards the opposite shoulder. 
• Hold for 30 seconds, twice, and repeat on the other side.  

Levator Scapulae Stretch

Let’s try it:

1.  Sit or stand with one arm slightly behind your back.

2.  Take the other hand and gently pull your chin towards the opposite armpit. Hold for 30 seconds, twice, and repeat on the other side.