Sports and Family Chiropractic Care

May is ... CORRECT YOUR POSTURE MONTH Correct Your Posture Month encourages us to consciously think about the way we align our bodies during the different activities we perform every day. Poor posture affects our long-term health. Over time, poor posture causes bone and joint issues that places our quality of life at risk. From pain and discomfort to other health issues caused by medication use, slouching can be the ground zero issue that if remedied early can save a lot of a...gony later. Like many small concerns that snowball later in life, poor posture can lead debilitating headaches, injury, circulatory issues, and more. HOW TO OBSERVE Good posture comes with practice. It’s important to stretch and move every 30 minutes if you work at a desk. Strengthen your core muscles. Work on your balance and take the stairs. Check your ergonomics. Are you able to reach the floor easily in your chair? Is your keyboard too high or too low? Is your car your office? There are ways to make your ride ergonomic, too. Visit your chiropractor regularly to maintain alignment Use #CorrectYourPostureMonth to share on social media. HISTORY Correct Your Posture Month has been observed since 1959.

NATIONAL EARTH DAY Each year on April 22nd, National Earth Day campaigns around the globe promote ways to save the Earth. The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. -~ Gaylord Nelson, Founder of Earth Day... Since its inception, the organizers promote events educating the public about a variety of subjects including: climate change air pollution water pollution erosion recycling composting renewable fuels and power carbon footprints efficient cars rain forests ecosystems As citizens of the world, we can take actions towards protecting the Earth, its creatures, and their habitats. Greener living can include more fuel-efficient vehicles or windows. It can also include landscaping for your climate reducing the amount of water required. HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalEarthDay Celebrate by engaging in Earth Day activities in your area. Ways to participate include: Support and use recycling programs in your community. Volunteer to clean up local parks and streets on clean-up days. Support and frequent green businesses. Use re-usable products versus disposable. Repurpose items that have outworn their use. Shop secondhand and thrift stores for gently used items. Use energy-efficient appliances or line dry your clothes. Walk or ride your bike to work if possible. Carpool or make one trip instead of multiple trips for shopping. Encourage your favorite products to reduce packaging.

Wishing you a happy and safe Easter.

Dr. Michael Mathey is certified in Rocktape (Basic and Performance) techniques through Function Movement Techniques (FMT). FMT Basic Kinesiology Taping Certification introduces the evidence-based approach to taping for pain*, enhancing fluid dynamics, posture, nerve entrapment, and scars. FMT Basic is an evidence-informed kinesiology taping course that redefines our understanding of the effects of elastic therapeutic taping on pain* mitigation, circulation, and proprioception.... FMT Basic lays the groundwork for a practical framework of ‘taping movement, not muscles’ to replace an outdated model focused on directional taping to activate or inhibit muscles. FMT Performance Kinesiology Taping Certification expands on the concepts taught in FMT BASIC and explores enhancing human movement and performance via functional taping methods (movement based). The anatomy and physiology of myofascial lines are covered. Movement screening is used to determine dysfunction in specific anatomical planes of motion and how to apply tape in a manner that improves movement and function. Ask Dr. Mathey about how kinesiology taping techniques may assist you. Sports and Family Chiropractic Care Michael Mathey, DC 334 Brookside Ave Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-3994 Call for an appointment! Open Monday - Thursday Closed Fridays

Consider Chiropractic One of the best things about receiving chiropractic adjustments is that treatment is a drug-free path to healing the body naturally. Chiropractic benefits including helping to naturally improve problems such as: Back pain Headaches Bowel regularity... Improved mental clarity Ear infections Neck pain Arthritis and joint pain Scoliosis Asthma Blood pressure Healthy pregnancy Organ function Surgery prevention Dr. Mathey has a few appointments available this week (both morning and afternoon). Just give us a call at (909) 793-3994. Sports and Family Chiropractic Care Michael Mathey, DC 334 Brookside Ave Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 793-3994 Call for an appointment! Open Monday - Thursday Closed Fridays