FX SpineLine
News, Updates & Articles // December 2022
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Wishing you peace, joy and very good health for the holiday season and beyond! |
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Staying active in winter can have multiple benefits for your mental and physical health: Improve your mood and keep away the winter blues, stay limber during weather conditions that can otherwise cause your joints to stiffen, and boost your immune system during flu season. Avoid the urge to hibernate and let your physical fitness go during the colder months and try a winter sport or indoor workout that offers you low-impact exercise.
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Cycling is a low-impact option that gives your whole body a workout, and can be done on just about any terrain, depending on the type of bike you ride. Try park trails, mountain-biking, road cycling or even a stationary bike.
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If you have access to an indoor pool in the cold, winter months, swimming is an aerobic conditioning exercise that’s easy on the back and especially good for the spine. Unlike running, swimming causes very little impact on your spine structures. The water supports your body, and the buoyancy relieves stress on all joints of the body. When the body is submerged to the chest, 80% of the body’s weight is reduced from the equation. With less gravity affecting joints, swimming and other types of water exercise help the spine and limbs expand, which relieves painful pressure.
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It may seem simple, but walking works the muscles of the lower body and is lower impact on your joints. It improves cardiovascular fitness and can be done in nearly any weather by dressing appropriately.
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Ice skating is a calorie-burning, leg-toning and core-strengthening activity that’s actually fun and low-impact. Aid joint health and improve endurance by increasing the length of your ice skating workouts each time you get out in the rink.
Visit Evans on Ice for our area's own temporary ice skating opportunity!
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If you are spending more time inside and sitting during the cold winter months, you may notice tight hip flexor muscles or hamstrings. Counteract that immobility with pilates and yoga, which promote strength, mobility, and flexibility. These gentle movements that involve stretching and lengthening of muscles can be a great cross-training option if you do other winter sports. Additionally, both are indoor-friendly activities for days the weather is too inclement to head outdoors.
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Are you a patient of FX Spine & Performance Center? By determining the “root cause” of why your joints hurt, our CES certified Personal Trainer will develop individualized programs to meet your specific needs. At FX, we implement proper movements of exercise to reduce pain and stress, strengthen muscles, increase joint stability and improve posture. Workout under the guidance of a personal trainer in our FX Room and have access to a library of FX exercise videos to use at your own home.
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To learn more about how we restore pain-free function and movement to help you move WELL... feel WELL... live WELL, call FX Spine & Performance Center today to schedule your consultation with Dr. Nicholas DeAngelo: (706) 842-6800
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At FX Spine & Performance Center, we offer our patients a portal to make communication and payment extremely easy!
Before your first appointment, be sure to set up your Patient Portal. Our office will provide you with a link. If you don't already have one, reach out to us at (706) 842-6800.
Thank you!
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Holiday Hours
Please note that we will be closed for the following days during the holidays:
December 26-30
Please call us at (706) 842-6800 with any questions about our holiday hours. |
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"Through his recommendations of procedures and medications, I can enjoy life free from constant pain. I waited two years for Dr. DeAngelo to finally open his practice. Currently, I drive from Southwest Florida to Georgia just to see him and will continue to do this for years to come." |
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