4 Tips to Speed Up Recovery

Hey everyone, Dr. Tony here to share four tips to speed up recovery. If you or your kids are active in sports, what you do after workouts, practices, and games is just as important as what you do during them. You see, recovery is where your body actually gets stronger.

First, hydration. After activity, your body is depleted. Water helps to restore your energy, supports your muscles, and keeps your joints moving well. Don't wait until you're thirsty, start re-hydrating right away.

Second is protein. Your muscles go through a lot of activity. Getting a good source of protein within 30 to 60 minutes helps to repair those tissues and build strength. Think simple, like a shake, eggs, or lean meat.

Third is the cool down stretch. This is one of the most overlooked steps. Taking just five to 10 minutes to stretch helps to reduce soreness, improve flexibility, and lower your risk of injury for the next game or practice.

And last, but certainly not least, get adjusted. Workouts, practices, games put a major stress load on the foundation of your body, your spine and pelvis. If you want to reduce the long-term damage this could cause, it is critical to keep everything in proper alignment with chiropractic adjustments.

As a family wellness chiropractor, I see it all the time. Athletes who recover well, perform better, stay healthier, and enjoy their sport longer.

Be Well,

Dr. Tony