There are not many places on earth quite like Asheville, NC. It is the highest city of its size east of the Mississippi River. The tallest mountains in the Appalachians surround the region and have a prominent place in the skyline. Within just a short drive from downtown, there are more miles to hike than you could do in a lifetime, not to mention world-class mountain biking trail systems. As spring unfolds residents enjoy getting on the greenways and seeing an array of wildflowers and wildlife. In the summer you can grab a tube, kayak, canoe, or raft and float down the many rivers and creeks. In the fall, you can see one of the best displays of changing colors in the state, while in winter, we can enjoy the two most southern ski resorts. 

People love to visit and live in our area because it is so conducive to living an active and healthy lifestyle. However, that activity can take a toll on your body. You may work in an office or have a job that requires staring at a computer, phone, or tablet for hours each day. That can lead to poor posture habits that exasperate back, joint, and muscle pain. Chiropractic care can be combined with therapeutic exercises to help improve pain and stay active. 

Therapeutic Exercise for Injury Recovery and Pain Relief 

A key part of chiropractic care is a therapeutic exercise. Monitto Chiropractic recommends a number of exercises that accomplish a range of goals. Some of the exercises we recommend include:

• Partial Sit-Ups: Helpful for people with back pain
• Knee to Chest: Stretches your glutes and back
• Hip Roll: Strengthens abdomen muscles
• Low Back Extension: Helps back pain
• Back Extension: Helps with back pain relief
• Superman: Helps strengthen abs
• External Shoulder Rotation: Helps with shoulder and back pain
• Stability Push-Ups: Strengthens muscles
• Postural Corrective exercises- Forward Head Posture
• Foam Roller Exercises 
• Neck Stretches: Helps relieve upper back and neck pain

That is a small sample of the many exercises we recommend to help Asheville residents maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Chiropractic care is not just about pain relief. We want you to be able to be as active and mobile as possible. If you want to know more about chiropractic care and therapeutic exercises to help you enjoy Asheville, contact Monitto Chiropractic. We will be happy to help answer any of your questions and walk through the onboarding process.