Routine exercise is the first on the list because it is the lowest cost and it helps the greatest variety of health problems.
All you really need is about 20-30 minutes each day, and at a high enough activity level that you get your heart pumping and your body moving. Preferably, you should be doing something you enjoy doing – walking, jogging, swimming, riding a bike, hiking in the woods, running with your dog, anything will do. The more body parts you can get moving, the better.
“The single thing that comes close to a magic bullet, in terms of its strong and universal benefits, is exercise.”
Frank Hu, epidemiologist at the Harvard School of Public Health.
“The less they do, the worse things get. The more their joints move, the better.”
Dr. Moffat, professor of Physical Therapy at New York University.
Routine exercise really is the cure-all for a wide variety of painful conditions. You name it, exercise can help it.
Even when it comes to mental health, exercise can help. Endorphins released during exercise improve mood and decrease pain. They just make your feel better, and this lets you work through your health problem with a positive attitude.
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Dr. Romano is a board certified and licensed chiropractor in Maryland. He practices in Frederick, Md at 1780 North Market Street. He has an interest in the science of pain and it’s relationship to chiropractic. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. Dr. Romano and Dr. Schooley are available to speak to groups about pain, the importance of a healthy nervous system, and other health topics.