I'm working in the yard one day, realizing I can pull up just one more weed by hand...then there's that one over there that I can just reach....oh, and I missed this cluster over here....By the time I attempt to stand up, my back feels as if it's permanently molded into that chagrinned weeding pretzel shape.
The next day, I try to talk myself into thinking my back pain is actually a good thing. You know, like the kind you get after you've worked out the day before. After a while, the aching doesn't really feel like something I did that's good for me. I'm getting grumpy. And the weeding isn't even finished. I acknowledge that weeding is Never finished. What to do?
I call my local chiropractor, Dr. Handcock. I know he will chastise me for not keeping up with my routine maintenance appointments, which could have possibly prevented the now-agony I'm in. But I know he will address my particular misery with solid hands and a lifetime of knowledge and get me on the road to feeling up to enjoying the yard again. He will advise me as to what I can do to alleviate immediate symptoms while waiting for his adjustments to catch up to my aggravated condition. And I will become a productive member of my household once again!
Face it. This is a great time of year for stretching those body-boundaries with yard work, sports, and other vigorous activities. Chiropractic is great for tune ups to keep you working efficiently, and it's also an excellent tool to fix what needs attention. It's pretty easy to schedule an appointment: 512-310-2747, and most insurances are accepted. Even without insurance, the folks at Active Health Center work to keep prices reasonable.
So embrace summer; don't sweat it. And if you embrace just a little too much, Dr. Handcock and the folks at Active Health Center have your back. ;-)