Summer Activities in Bradenton FL to Reduce Aches and Pain

It's summer! The sunshine is out and summertime festivities are happening, but unfortunately, there are many others who are experiencing aches and pains to enjoy participating in physical activities. However, there are summer activities you can participate in that will decrease your pain, so you can enjoy the season. 

1. Find An Exercise You Enjoy

The weather is nice, so why not get out and walk? Go for a hike in a new-to-you location or go for a jog at the park. While it seems counterproductive to work your muscles, it actually will help you in the long run. Exercising helps lubricate your joints and also you'd reduce your risk of an injury and increase your mobility, which outweighs the initial soreness you might experience. 

Unfortunately, mental health issues like anxiety and depression weigh heavy on your joints. Oftentimes, the symptoms of these conditions manifest as physical aches and pains. Exercise releases endorphins, which has the potential to enhance your mood, ultimately decreasing the symptoms of stress and depression. 

2.  Be Mindful of Eating Healthier

Start utilizing the weather and consider making home-cooked meals or barbequing outdoors with healthy fresh ingredients. Proper nutrition is essential for your muscles and joints. Moreover, healthy eating promotes healing and reduces inflammation, resulting in less pain and decreasing how long it lasts. Find fresh fruit and vegetables that are in season, such as broccoli, leeks, asparagus, green beans, oranges and more!

3. Swim to Work Your Whole Body and Help your Joints

With great weather this summer, get into the pool or the beach and soak up the sunshine. Swimming is a low-impact activity, meaning it doesn't apply much force to the joints. Swimming is a great cardiovascular activity that works out the whole body, working out your arms, legs and abdominal muscles. If you do it outside, you receive vitamin D from the sun, which is needed for your bones in order to absorb calcium easily.

4. Find Fun and Free Activities

There are fun and affordable activities that you can do with your family. Consider visiting local museums, you can check out the South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium and spend most of the day walking around with so many sights to see. Or consider finding unique treasures at the Red Barn flea market. You’ll get a chance to explore and discover new things while remaining active.

To Reduce Your Pain and Aches, Visit Our Chiropractor in Bradenton, FL Today!

To reduce your muscle aches and pains, go see a chiropractor in Bradenton FL. A chiropractor can perform a spinal realignment to reduce the amount of pressure being placed on your discs. Additionally, the realignment can reduce nerve and muscle pain. You may want to opt for massage therapy to relieve sore muscles and lessen anxiety. To learn other ways to reduce aches and pains or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, Dr. John Nichols, contact us at Lakewood Ranch Chiropractic in Bradenton FL at 941-739-2900.