A lot of people have seen a massive increase in stress the past few weeks. With the concern of the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading throughout the world, many of us are seeing an increase in stress in our daily lives. Chiropractic treatments are designed to help the body tap into is ability to naturally heal itself and treat problems. At Health & Wellness Chiropractic in Layton, we focus on helping to improve your body and focus on reducing stress in your daily life!

Spinal Manipulation Reduces Stress 

The body struggles to manage stress when it is not communicating in the right way. Spinal manipulation is designed to help realign the spine, making it easier for the nerves to communicate. Spinal manipulation also reduces muscle strain and pain by shifting them back to the right areas of the body.

Hormone Balance

Utilizing proper chiropractic techniques, the way the body works and communicates can be improved. Hormones can be effectively balanced with proper alignment. In addition to hormones, chiropractic care helps to improve sleep. The body will be able to fight fatigue and insomnia as the muscles are relaxed and toxins are flushed from the body.  

Improve Headache Problems

When you deal with muscle tension and tightness, it can start causing headaches for many people. Chiropractic care will help to reduce stiffness and tension, preventing the pain that often occurs with headaches.

Improve Relaxation

When you have the body properly aligned, it works better! Massage therapy is one of the best ways to push all the stress and tension out of the body, helping the muscles to be more relaxed. The right relaxation will help you feel better and allow you to enjoy your life again!

Contact Health and Wellness Chiropractic in Layton to schedule your consultation today! 

Massage therapy is designed to improve the body by relaxing the muscle tissues and improving range of motion. Health and Wellness Clinic in Layton is focused on providing effective massage therapy treatments that go beyond relaxation. Our trained massage therapists can focus on common ailments that specifically target additional issues such as:

• Carpal tunnel 
• Sciatic
• Whiplash
• Tension headaches 
• Varicose veins
• Muscle injury
• Tendon tears

Massage is beneficial for several health issues, and patients almost always walk away feeling additional emotional, physical, and psychological benefits. Improved mood, effective anxiety management, reduced stress, and improved energy levels are some of the common benefits we see from proper massage therapy treatment. Our hands-on treatments are designed to reduce stress, relieve tension, improve circulation, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep. Here are some of the benefits we have seen our patients experience with massage therapy, and why you need to consider adding massage into part of your health and wellness fitness routine. 

Relaxation at its Finest

One of the greatest benefits to massage therapy is how it focused on relaxing your body. When the body is under stress, it will start to produce cortisol, the stress hormone. Too much cortisol leads to several problems including weight gain, insomnia, headaches, digestive issues, and more. Massage therapy has been found to help reduce cortisol levels in the body, helping the body relax.

Effective Stress Management

When you focus on finding ways to reduce stress, it has been proven that massage therapy can help with stress. Regular massage therapy has been able to help patients with increased energy levels, pain reduction, and improved mood. 

Reduce Blood Pressure Levels 

Too much stress causes havoc to the body. Massage therapy not only targets stress in the muscles, it helps to reduce blood pressure levels related to stress. Regular massage can assist in reducing the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and cortisol levels in the body. A reduction in blood pressure can help to decrease the risk of health issues like kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes.

Improved Circulation

Massage therapy has multiple benefits including improved circulation. Improved circulation will allow the body to have access to the nutrients it needs to maintain proper health. Nutrients delivered to the muscles help them to grow stronger and start repairing any damaged tissue. During a massage, a patient will feel hands-on pressure, which helps to move the blood around and pushed it through the damaged and congested areas of the body. New blood can flow into those muscles, delivering fresh nutrients to aid in healing the area. When the muscles are being pressed and manipulated, it helps to remove lactic acid from the muscles, helping to improve overall body function. 

Proper Posture

Office ergonomics are often talked about, with companies spending thousands of dollars in lost productivity due to employees missing work with chronic pain. Posture is almost always one of the underlying issues causing people to have pain, stiffness, and spasms in the muscles. Massage therapy will focus on helping the body to come back to its proper alignment form. When the muscles are loosened and relaxed, it makes it easier for the joints to have proper range of motion and flexibility. Massage therapy will help to give the body back the proper posture it needs to function in the correct manner. 

Improved Immune System

Regular massage therapy is not only designed to help you relax; it also helps to improve the immune system. Stress and cortisol go together, and they not only cause pain, they can make you vulnerable to illnesses. Regular massage therapy will help to enhance the body’s ability to deliver nutrients to the cells, keeping them stronger and healthier to take on immune system attacks.

If you are ready to get started with your new massage therapy treatment, call Health and Wellness Clinic in Layton. We are committed to providing our patients with the latest and greatest treatments in massage therapy. Schedule your consultation online or give us a call today!

Snow, while beautiful can be a pain to move off the driveway? One “average” snow shovel weighs in at about 5.7 pounds. Of course, the weight depends on the type of snow, but in Utah, we know our snow is usually pretend dense so it’s normally on the heavier side. Snow and Utah has always been normal, but unfortunately many Utahans can experience long-term muscle strain and pain due to snow shoveling. If you have dealt with several days of snow shoveling, you’re likely experiencing some pretty sore muscles. Let our experts at Health and Wellness Clinic in Layton help you find relief from muscle strain and pain related to snow shoveling. 

Common Injuries from Snow Shoveling 

What types of injuries do we see from snow? Typically, people dealing with snow shoveling injuries have muscles that have been forced to contract past their stretching point. Overusing the muscle in a repeated manner can cause muscle fibers to tear. Muscle strain is the most common ailment we treat from snow shoveling. Slips and falls commonly happen when dealing with snow. Slips and falls almost always lead to some type of muscle strain and other injury. Back pain is quite common with snow shoveling due to overexertion. Here are some of the most common symptoms that you have muscle strain:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Limited range of motion
• Soreness 
• Sudden, sharp onset of pain
• Muscle spasms
• Stiffness 

Self-Care for Treating Muscle Strains

How can you treat muscle strains? Muscles require rest when they have been injured. The best way to start treating your pain is to follow the R.I.C.E. method. RICE is short for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Following this method, you can give your muscle time to naturally heal itself. Begin this method by resting, so hopefully you can find a friend or neighbor to assist with your snow shoveling needs for a few days as you are healing. The resting phase needs to focus on ceasing strenuous activity, so the body doesn’t continue injuring itself more. Ice packs can be applied to the area with a gentle massage. Elevating the area is beneficial if you do have swelling that is occurring with the injury. 

Professional Muscle Strain Treatment

Chiropractic treatment focuses on helping the body heal naturally. Schedule a consultation for our providers to evaluate the severity of your muscle strain and design a personalized patient treatment program. We will look at the strained muscle, along with the overall alignment of the body as it can lead to additional pain and inflammation in the body. Misalignment does lead to several issues and can make a simple muscle strain worse due to overcompensation in another area. Manual manipulation treatments are used to help soothe the inflamed muscle and calm the nerves. 

How to Prevent Muscle Strain

Salt Lake City averages about 54 inches of snow yearly. We know the snow isn’t going anywhere, so that means its time to take a few moments to prepare the body and have it ready for the next big snowstorm that occurs in Utah. At Health and Wellness Clinic in Layton, we are committed to our patient’s health. We want to prevent some of these serious injuries we have seen occur over the years due to snow shoveling. Use these tips to stay safe and reduce the risk of muscle strain:

• Wear correct gear, including boots that have adequate grip.
• Do not shovel too much at one time. If your body has a history of getting muscle strains from heavy snow, plan on only shoveling half of your driveway and come back a few hours later to shovel more.
• Drink plenty of water! Muscle strain can happen easily when you are dehydrated. The body needs water to energize your muscles and keep them healthy. 

If you are experiencing pain, contact our Layton chiropractic clinic. Our experts are here to provide you with in-depth treatments for common snow shoveling injuries. Request a consultation or give us a call today at 801-784-4807!