Motion is Lotion for the Joints: Enhancing Your Active Lifestyle
Hello there! As a dedicated chiropractor who truly cares about your well-being, I want to share some insights on the principle "motion is lotion." This phrase is more than just catchy; it's essential for keeping our joints healthy. Consistent movement ensures functional stability, builds strength, and enhances daily activities. Let’s explore how regular movement, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) training, and chiropractic care can help you achieve a healthier, more active lifestyle.
The Importance of Consistent Movement
Movement is crucial for joint health. Regular physical activity lubricates our joints, improving flexibility and preventing stiffness and discomfort. Staying active enhances functional stability and strength, making everyday tasks easier and contributing to a better quality of life. Consistent movement allows us to engage in activities we love without pain or limitations.
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Training
DNS training focuses on essential movement patterns from the ground up. It can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines with exercises like deadbug, quadruped, and squats. Despite different body positions, these exercises share the same foundational form, emphasizing core stabilization and belly breathing. Mastering these movement patterns helps us perform activities like squatting and lifting safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of injury. DNS teaches us to move with intention and control, ensuring optimal body function in various positions.
Chiropractic Care and Advanced Techniques
Chiropractic care plays a significant role in promoting joint health. We use techniques like the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) to identify dysfunctional movement patterns and create personalized treatment plans. Advanced techniques such as pin and stretch, and cupping, with or without dynamic movement patterns, improve joint mobility and facilitate proper muscle activation during exercise. These methods support an active daily lifestyle and help prevent injuries by promoting pain-free functional movement patterns.
Integrating These Principles into Daily Life
To enhance joint health, incorporate consistent movement and DNS exercises into your daily routine. Start with simple exercises like deadbug, quadruped, and squat, focusing on belly breathing and core stabilization. Regular chiropractic assessments are also crucial for monitoring joint health and adjusting treatment plans as needed. These assessments help identify potential issues early and provide guidance on maintaining optimal joint function. Setting and achieving personal health and fitness goals will keep you motivated and help track your progress over time.
Conclusion: Keep Moving and Stay Healthy!
By incorporating consistent movement, practicing DNS, and utilizing chiropractic care, you can maintain joint health and achieve a pain-free, active lifestyle. Understanding and applying these principles will enhance your overall well-being, allowing you to enjoy activities without limitations. Remember, motion truly is lotion for the joints—keep moving and stay healthy!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need personalized advice on your journey to better joint health.
Stay active and take care!
Dr. Marina Prodanovic
In 2018, Dr. Marina Prodanovic received her Doctor of Chiropractic Degree and a Master's in Sports Medicine from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in correcting sports-specific biomechanical movement patterns to enhance performance and occupational biomechanics to improve daily activities. With extensive practicum experience, she has worked with athletes in basketball, rugby, and volleyball. Certified in Neurodynamic Technique, Dr. Marina excels in identifying neurological deficits and muscle adhesions, using NMS and Active Release Technique trigger point therapy to reduce muscle tightness and nerve impingement. Her holistic approach aims to improve daily function and support a pain-free, active lifestyle for patients of all ages. Newly relocated to Redmond from Langley, BC, Dr. Marina enjoys hiking, yoga, and traveling to Portland and Vancouver to visit family and friends in her spare time.