Using Ice or Heat for an Injury

If you’re experiencing knee, shoulder, or back pain after a workout, you can use heat or ice to recover more quickly. But is one option better than the other when it comes to preventing injuries and relieving pain? As you’ll learn, using ice and heat together can produce optimal results.

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Adjust to Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is underway, and if you’ve noticed that you’re having a hard time falling asleep in the past few days, you’re likely not alone. The time change can do a number on our sleep schedule, but if you take steps to adjust and perfect your nighttime routine, you can get back to getting good rest every night. 

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The Benefits of a Standing Desk

Standing desks have gained popularity in recent years, helping workers be more productive and avoid back and neck pain. There are many benefits of using a standing desk while working rather than sitting all day, and there are even more advantages if you build better workday habits around it. 

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Avoid Back Pain From Exercising

If you’re sticking to your 2024 goal of working out more, an untimely injury can take you off your game and put you on the shelf. If you know how to prevent back pain and injuries from exercising, you can stay consistent and keep making progress. Daily stretches, using good posture, and regular chiropractic adjustments can all help you avoid back pain. 

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Benefits of Chiropractic We Love

The team at Livingston County Chiropractic Center loves seeing the difference regular adjustments can make in people’s lives. And our patients aren’t shy about sharing what they love about chiropractic care, either. Let’s explore some of the best benefits of chiropractic care through reviews from real patients in Pontiac, IL. 

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Treat Your Feet With Orthotics

Spring is right around the corner, and that means more time out and about in Pontiac, IL. If you frequently experience pain from walking, custom orthotics can put some much-needed spring in your step so you can stay on your feet longer. Let’s explore how Foot Levelers custom inserts can help you enjoy more of that glorious sunshine in the months to come. 

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Tips for Practicing Self-Care

Valentine’s Day is a time to show people in your life that you love them. But that can be hard to do if you aren’t showing yourself the level of care you deserve. If you want to be your best for others, you have to be kind to yourself. Practicing self-care benefits you and the people around you, and these tips will help you get to a place of better health and happiness. 

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Chiropractic to Improve Your Mood

Are you still struggling to get your feet underneath you this winter? Livingston County Chiropractic Center can help you improve your mood and get the natural energy boost you need to turn 2024 into one of your most productive years yet. Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to increase energy and feel better—here’s why. 

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Ways to Improve Your Flexibility

There are many good reasons to want to improve your flexibility in 2024. It can help you progress in your fitness goals, reduce your risk of injury, improve your mobility in the long run, and so much more. And for all those good reasons to improve your flexibility, there are just as many great tools to go about doing it—including stretches, custom orthotics, and chiropractic care. 

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How to Curb Sugar Cravings

Reducing the amount of sugar you eat is one of the best ways to lose weight. But if you don’t know how to curb your sugar cravings, cutting down your intake may seem much easier said than done. By following a few handy tips like eating a healthy breakfast and embracing a high-protein diet, you can get your sugar cravings under control for good.

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