If you are considering having Chiropractic treatment, you may have many questions about what to expect during your appointments.  Following are some of the most common things that will occur when visiting the Chiropractor.

First off, meet the Chiropractic Doctor, Dr. Jonathan Bekic.

Dr. Bekic graduated from Life University in 2014 with a Doctorate of Chiropractic Degree. While at Life University he was fortunate to study under some of the leading authorities in Thompson Terminal Point Technique as well as Activator Methods technique. These are the two of the most progressive and gentle chiropractic adjusting techniques.

Growing up in Windsor, Dr. Bekic has a passion for the community and a desire to serve and educate people about chiropractic care and living a lifestyle of wellness. He graduated from Sandwich Secondary School and it was there he discovered his passion and desire to be a chiropractor.

“Growing up I played sports all year round and if it wasn’t for my chiropractor there is no way I could have competed at an elite level or recover from injury so quickly. I was always amazed at the quality of care I received and how much faster I recovered than my teammates.”

While the human body is flexible by design, as we get older, we tend to become less limber than we were in our earlier days. Simple things that we used to do without even noticing, like reaching for something, or bending over to pick something up, can become more difficult as we age. And if you are like many people, and don’t exercise regularly, you may notice even more stiffness and loss of flexibility than others. So what can we do to improve our flexibility, even if we’re not into doing regular exercise? The answer is simple; stretching exercise recommendations provided by your Windsor Chiropractor, Dr. Bekic!

Stretching exercises are such an important part of keeping the body in good shape, yet can be done almost anywhere, and at any time. If you have any doubts about how effective stretching is, do a little research. You’ll find that stretching is almost always a part of any physical therapy treatment, chiropractic treatment, massage, or any other type of rehabilitative treatment. And of course, athletes know that they must always stretch before performing their sport.

 

This article will look at the different types of stretches and the benefits of stretching that will help you to feel younger and more flexible.

EASY STRETCHING EXERCISES

Here are some of the easiest stretching exercises that can be done wherever you are, whether it is at home, sitting in a park, maybe even at work if you have room. If you are unsure of how to perform each exercise, videos and pictures can easily be Googled.

• Hamstring stretch
• Butterfly groin stretch
• Lying hip stretch
• Lying quad stretch
• Calf stretch
• Shoulder stretch
• Triceps stretch

There are many more stretching exercises our chiropractor can recommend, feel free to ask Dr. Bekic next time you are in!

HOW TO START

As noted above, you can easily find videos and pictures of how to perform each stretching exercise. A general rule of thumb when you first begin, is to take it slowly. Try out a few different exercises, and take your time so that you don’t strain your muscles too quickly. As you learn how your body reacts to each type of stretching, you can increase your repetitions, and add in more exercises and gradually build up to a regular daily routine. And don’t forget, even if you’re having a super busy day, you can fit a few of these in even while you’re sitting at your desk at work or while watching TV at home!

BENEFITS OF STRETCHING EXERCISES

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY

With regular stretching, your flexibility will increase and you’ll be able to do all the things you used to when you were younger, without aches or pains. As you continue to stretch your muscles, they’ll grow more accustomed to those movements that had become difficult.

BETTER RANGE OF MOVEMENT

As your body begins to limber up, your range of movement will improve as well. You’ll be able to bend, squat, turn and reach with ease and your head and neck will seem to turn with ease.

BETTER OVERALL CIRCULATION

Stretching helps to increase blood flow to your muscles and joints, so the more you do it, the better your muscles and joints will function.

EASE MUSCLE STRESS AND TENSION

The more you exercise and stretch your muscles, the less they will seize up and cause aches and pains. Just like a car, keeping your body in top condition with regular movements and ‘tune ups’ will help it to last for a lot longer than if you didn’t.

PREVENT INJURY

When your body is tense and tight, not only does it cause aches and pains, but it makes you more susceptible to injuries such as sprains or strains. Your muscles are designed to be a certain length when you’re moving. By performing stretching exercises regularly, you’ll ensure that your muscles are in the correct position and are the correct length, thereby avoiding injuries.

IMPROVE POSTURE

Most of us have experienced an achy neck or painful lower back from time to time. And while stretching might seem like a painful thing to do when you feel this type of pain, stretching will actually help to reduce your symptoms. And with less pain, we tend to have better posture.

INCREASED STRENGTH

Stretching may seem like a low end type of exercise, but you’ll be surprised at how much strength you gain when you give your muscles the kind of workout that stretching provides.

INCREASED STAMINA AND ENERGY

As your body beings to function like a well-oiled machine, you will feel a return of energy and stamina. Tasks that used to cause pain and take forever to complete will now happen with ease.

The fact is, when your muscles are not being used, blood can pool around them, causing a sluggish feeling throughout your body. The sluggishness is caused by a lack of blood flow to the muscles, which decreases muscle nourishment. As soon as you get moving again, your blood will flow better, your muscles will be nourished, and your energy levels will increase. Particularly for people who are overweight and lead a sedentary lifestyle, the doctor’s admonishment to ‘get up and move and you’ll feel better’ is especially true.

BETTER SLEEP

Have you ever tossed and turned all night trying to get comfortable, but your body just aches and won’t allow you to get a decent night’s sleep? With a little stretching every day, your body will begin to repair itself, and just as during the day you’ll have more stamina and energy, your body will know when it’s time to rest. Without pain and muscle tension, you’ll be able to get a great night’s sleep.

If you’re female, you’ll be happy to know that studies show that post-menopausal women report a much better quality and length of sleep after they’ve begun a daily regimen of stretching exercises.

SUMMARY

As you can see, there are many benefits to performing simple stretching exercises each day. Best of all, stretching is a no-impact type of exercise that you can do just about anywhere. It doesn’t get any more convenient than that! If you have any questions about any of the mentioned exercises or recommended stretches, our chiropractor Dr. Bekic is ready and available to answer your questions!

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Achieving a state of total relaxation should involve the body and the mind simultaneously. While certain therapies target either one or the other, there are a few techniques you can try to achieve the full effect. In this article, we will discuss the top four methods that unwind your muscles and put your thoughts at ease simultaneously. These methods of relaxations include chiropractic care, acupuncture, general massage, and reiki therapy.

Good news! All of those relaxation methods are all offered at our location, Lifetime Wellness Center. Give us a call at (519) 250-6288 so we can go ahead and provide you with more information and book an appointment for you!

4 TECHNIQUES TO TRY

1. CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT

Chiropractic treatment is more than a massage. Due to Dr. Bekic’s knowledge in the field of health sciences, he will improve the functioning and wellbeing of your musculoskeletal system by using techniques such as adjustments, and soft tissue therapy. Depending on what the nature of your ailment is, the approach will differ.
Usually, a chiropractor intervenes when the patient has suffered an injury in the neck, legs, back, hips, knees and so on. However, he can also enhance your general health through methods that assist you in relaxing the body and mind while relieving pain, tension, and other potential discomforts in the process.

2. ACUPUNCTURE

Ancient Chinese medicine relies on the body’s energy canals to stimulate health. By stimulating various pressure points, acupuncture aims to clear them and stimulate organic healing processes.
Patients suffering from lower back pain, chronic neck pain, knee osteoarthritis, and headaches have all exhibited visible improvements following this line of therapy. In addition to this, acupuncture is a relaxing experience that puts your mind at ease while treating the aches in the body. Both our naturopathic doctors, Dr. Upcott and Dr. Martinello can improve your sleep and emotional wellbeing, as well as your digestive processes using acupuncture.

3. GENERAL MASSAGE

Getting a massage every once in a while is a great way to reconcile the body and the mind. By manipulating, rubbing, and strategically pressing your skin and tissue in all the right places, this type of therapy effectively reduces the incidence of pain, stress, and tension. Thus, it has the ability to better your quality of life and put your mind at ease.

In addition to this, it also helps diminish the symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, headaches, fibromyalgia, joint pain, injury-related soreness, and digestive issues, among others. What is more, its directness often triggers feelings of comfort and connection in patients, which is another tool on the path towards total repose.
The main appeal of massages lies in the fact that sessions require no prior preparation. You just schedule an appointment with one of our registered massage therapists Shelby or Laurie, show up, and inform the therapist on what ails you. Then, they will proceed to handle the problem areas and promote their recuperation.

4. REIKI THERAPY

Reiki therapy is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. It emerged in Japan in the late 1800’s and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner’s palms to their patient.

Reiki therapy heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached. This causes the negative energy to break apart and fall away. In so doing, Reiki clears, straightens and heals the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.

Jackie Savi-Cannon is an Integrative Health Specialist who combines a variety of methods including Reiki, EFT, Reflexology into one treatment. These Decompression Sessions have shown to reduce physical and mental symptoms such as chronic pain, headaches and anxiety. Clients have left with significant improvements after one session

THE BOTTOM LINE

Treating musculoskeletal ailments and soothing the mind in the process is completely possible with the four relaxtion therapies detailed above. Depending on what your personal needs and preferences are, you will need to choose the one that is most suited for you. Of course, they can also be pursued in collaboration.

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