Spring Training

Spring is a wonderful time.

The birds start singing again, the sun stays around past 4pm, and I don’t feel guilty kicking my kids out of the house. Spring is a time of hope and renewal. As the days stay lighter longer, we tend to be more active. I’m always a fan of people being more active, but it’s easy to be too gung-ho early in the year. We still remember what we were doing at the end of summer, and think we can just jump back into those activities. Unfortunately, we need to acclimate ourselves to activities if we have not done them for a few months.

Winter is long and dark, and the decreased activity can decrease our flexibility and endurance. Don’t think that you can get right back to walking five miles if you haven’t walked any farther from your couch to the fridge since October. And I know that the flower beds need prepped for planting, but please don’t try to knock them out in one long day.

Take things easy to begin the spring, and you will find that you are better off in the long run. Chiropractic care is the best way to deal with any aches or pains as you do get back into the swing of spring. Don’t let a small problem now keep you from your long evening walks later this summer.