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How to prevent winter sports injuries

San Francisco Chiropractor Comments:

If you are anything like me, you get excited about winter sports when the snow falls...and boy has it been falling this year...there is already a 15 foot base in Lake Tahoe.

There is nothing like the feeling of exercising in the snow. But along with all the fun and excitement comes the risk of both minor and serious injuries.

I am an experienced skier and I took a really bad fall my first day out. I was cruising along trying to wipe fog out of my goggles with my glove and crossed tips. I now know why so many people wear helmets (I wear one now).

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 350,000 people were treated in hospitals, doctor's offices and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries in 2009…Ouch!

So while winter sports are awesome...safety needs to be a priority (see below). 

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS SAFETY TIPS :

-- Check the weather for snow and ice conditions prior to participating. Pay attention to warnings about upcoming storms and severe drops in temperature to ensure safety while outdoors. Skiers and snowboarders should make adjustments for icy conditions, deep snow powder, wet snow, and adverse weather conditions.

-- Dress for the occasion. Wear several layers of light, loose and water- and wind-resistant clothing for warmth and protection. Layering allows you to accommodate your body's constantly changing temperature.

-- Wear appropriate protective gear, including goggles, helmets, gloves and padding. Also, check that all equipment, such as ski and snowboard bindings are in good working order.

-- Skiers and snowboarders should buy boots and bindings that have been set, adjusted, maintained and tested by a ski shop that follows American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard job practices.

-- Never participate alone in a winter sport. If possible, skiers and snowboarders should go with partners and stay within sight of each other. If one partner loses the other, stop and wait. Also, make sure someone who is not participating is aware of your plans and probable whereabouts before heading outdoors.

-- Skiers and snowboarders should stay on marked trails and avoid potential avalanche areas such as steep hillsides with little vegetation.

-- Avoid sledding near or on public streets. Sledding should be done only in designated and approved areas where there are no obstacles in the sledding path. Speeding down hills in parks that are not designed for sledding puts you at risk to be hit by cars and trucks or slam into parked vehicles, curbs, and fences.

-- Sit in a forward-facing position when sledding and steer using your feet or the rope steering handles for better control of the sled.

-- Warm up thoroughly before playing. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments are vulnerable to injury.

-- The warm up should be a good 10 minutes of walking, slow jogging or working on the exercise bike. This is to help increase your heart rate and blood flow to your muscles.

Tips taken from the following blog post on www.MedicalNewsToday.com: Skate, Slide and Glide Through Winter Injury-Free.

Dr. Eben Davis is a San Francisco Chiropractor and is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic in the SF Financial District.

 

Back Pain, Obesity, and Chiropractic

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Almost 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, and millions suffer with chronic back pain...is there a connection? I think so.

After-all...the spinal bones, spinal discs, ligaments, muscles, and tendons, are designed to function best with a more normal body weight. When we over-load the spine and it's supporting structures over an extended period of time it will cause them to breakdown and malfunction.

 

Here are some of the musculoskeletal disorders that are associated with obesity:

• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Herniated Discs
• Bulging Discs
• Spinal Stenosis
• Sciatica
• Chronic Back Pain
• Facet Syndrome
• Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)

Is it possible that if an obese back pain patient were to lose weight the back pain would go away?

It's not only possible, but the reverse is also often true.

Many times, if an obese patient does not lose weight the back pain will persist...even if the patient is undergoing chiropractic care, or acupuncture, or physical therapy.

In fact, many obese patients are so de-conditioned because they have been unable to exercise (or unwilling to) that back pain treatments cause even more pain. Managing this is an art.

So how does an obese patient fix their back pain?

In my 20 years as a chiropractor in San Francisco I have helped hundreds of obese patients with back pain. I have always found that it is best to do a combination of chiropractic care, aerobic and strentgh training, and plant based nutrition therapy or some other form of nutrition based weight loss (not a quick fix program).

If we can do all these lifestyle modifications together...slowly at first...we can make long term permanent changes in a patients body weight and back pain.

And here's the deal...usually the back pain is the least of an obese patient's health care concerns. Obesity is a primary cause of most killer diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

Often times we work closely with medical doctors, nutrition counselors, and physical therapists...and sometimes a chiropractor manages everything. I have done both.

So anyway...YES, there is a direct connection between back pain and obesity...and a chiropractor skilled in lifestyle modifcation programs can help get an obese patient back on track. A chiropractor is a great first step. 

Dr. Eben Davis is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic San Francisco

 

 

Golf Performance Training Tips To Improve Power

Michael Martin
Equinox Fitness Elite Personal Trainer

Golf as we know today has evolved into a power game due to golf courses getting longer and tougher. In order to keep up with the challenging courses, it is critical to train your body. Take one look at the professional golf players on tour today, you’ll see strong, lean bodies. Having a great physique can help you not only increase your distance off the tee, but avoid the injuries that frequent golfers: low back problems, golfer’s elbow, flexibility issues and fatigue. Why would you not want to reach your full potential? If you would like to play more consistent golf, hit the ball further and decrease your injuries, than you are in the right spot. Below you will find a series of exercises that will help you reach your potential by increasing your core strength, increasing your balance and increasing your flexibility.

Core Strength

Plank with Rotation: 2 sets of 8 on each side
In order to create width in your back swing, try planks with rotation.

In a full push-up position, squeeze your shoulder blades together as if you were holding a pencil between them and active your core by pulling in your belly button into your spine. Lift your right hand off to the side and begin rotating through the core until you are looking at your fingers at the ceiling; all while keeping your feet and left hand in contact with the floor. Alternate sides and repeat.

Cable Wood Choppers: 2 sets of 20
To increase swing speed and posture stability, try a cable wood chopper.

Utilizing a cable tower, position the cable at the highest level and use a weight that you can complete 20 repetitions. Standing in the addressed golf position with your arms outstretched, rotate as if you are going through your downswing. As you are rotating through the impact position, it is very important to maintain a tall spine to activate your core and hip rotation. Repeat and switch sides.

Balance

Single Leg Ball Toss: 2 sets of 20
To increase balance through the golf swing, try a single leg ball toss.

Stand about 4 feet from a wall and balance on one leg while holding a rubber ball. Be sure not to lock out the knees and toss the ball off of the wall 20 times and switch legs. Repeat.

Flexibility

Foam Roll Low Back
To decrease low back pain and to increase posture, try to foam roll your low back.

Utilizing a foam roller, place it under your low back perpendicular to your spine. Lift your hips off the ground; support your head with your hands and roll back and forth on the low back 10-20 times.


To learn more about specific golf exercises to increase performance and decrease injury on and off the golf course stop by an Equinox near you. We have the leading personal trainers in the industry and a quality member experience that you can not miss.

Michael Martin
Personal Training Manager
EQUINOX
301 Pine St.
San Francisco, CA
T-415.593.4000
michael.martin@equinox.com

Surfing Injuries and How To Prevent Them

“The joy of surfing is so many things combined, from the physical exertion of it, to the challenge of it, to the mental side of the sport.”
-Kelly Slater

 I was introduced to surfing by famous musician and surf demigod, Donovan Frankereiter.  After thirty minutes I knew I was hooked for life. The combination of the beautiful California coast line with the raw power of the ocean acts as a soothing agent for my chiropractic soul.  As a musculoskeletal expert, I recognize the injurious threats of the sport and want to educate others on ways to protect oneself while surfing.  Next to lacerations, musculoskeletal injuries are the most common affliction amongst surfers. These injuries can range from mild contusions (bruises) to acute sprains and strains of the lumbar and cervical spine.  Acute musculoskeletal injuries usually result from a wipeout.  A wipeout is defined as contact with the ground surface whether it be reef, rock or sand.  Injury caused by a wipeout depends on the type of ground surface, the surfer’s position, and by what body part contacts the ground surface. Common injuries include:

• Over-flexion of the cervical or lumbar spine
• Forced shoulder depression and contra lateral flexion of the cervical spine resulting in traction to the brachial plexus
• Landing on the point of the shoulder causing trauma to the acromio-clavicular joint or in adolescents, fracture to the clavicle or the shoulder being forced into anterior subluxation.  

Acute knee, ankle, ligament, and joint surface injuries can result from a big drop at take-off.  When standing up on fast steep waves, the surfer’s feet can leave the board and then find it again at the bottom of the wave. If the surfer becomes unbalanced for whatever reason, they can land off center and put excessive rotational or shearing force through the knees.

The ability to surf both safely and successfully depends on the surfer’s flexibility and conditioning.  A surfer’s flexibility is key to both injury prevention and performance.  You don’t often see surfer’s stretching on the beach, but just 10 minutes of loosening up before jumping in the water can make a big difference in performance and injury prevention.  Especially important stretches include:

• Thoracic spine extension
• Lumbar spine flexion and extension
• Hip rotation and flexion (figure 4)
• Ankle dorsiflexion

Conditioning maneuvers should be dynamic and involve explosive movements.  When working on overall conditioning one should work towards developing power using workouts such as plyometrics and agility exercises.  Strength training should involve closed chain exercises involving both upper body and lower body to provide strength to push off and stand up on the board.  Remember to not compromise flexibility for strength. 

Chiropractic adjustments can also help keep the body finely tuned for surfing.

By involving flexibility and conditioning into your surf routine, you’ll be guaranteed to hang ten with the best of them!

Mahalo,

Dr. Amy Sanders D.C.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Amy Sanders at Executive Express Chiropractic in downtown San Francisco, call 415-392-2225.

San Francisco: Free 10 Week Fitness Challenge

I Luv My Body Fitness is getting San Francisco Residents In shape for the Holidays by offering a Free 10 Week Fitness Challenge!

Register by September 24th - Your Best Body 10 Week Fitness Challenge from "I Luv My Body Fitness Boot Camps":

Kristen’s Your Best Body Challenge is part of the fitness and weight loss contest phenomenon started by the hit TV show, The Biggest Loser.  “That show really focused the nation’s attention on the benefits of participating in a contest, guided by certified personal trainers, in terms of the motivation and accountability necessary for success,” explains Kristen.  “It’s difficult to lose weight on your own. Anyone who’s tried and struggled knows that – and unfortunately, that’s the majority.” With the help of Executive Express Chiropractic and other local businesses, this contest has really turned into a community supported event that shouldn't be missed.

At www.SFYBBChallenge.com, Kristen Nolan gives the details of the challenge which kicks off this Saturday, September 25^th in front of AT&T Park at 8:30am and provides a complete guide that can be downloaded instantly, containing instructions, questions and answers, rules and regulations, prizes awarded to winners and even a complete 10-week exercise and nutrition program.

 

“Anyone living here in San Francisco over the age of 18 is welcome to participate,” Kristen says.  “We want to help as many people as we can, and this is the best way to do that. We do ask that all participants donate $10 to the SF SPCA (details on our website) to take part in our challenge. This way the challenge is life changing for more than just you."

 

Thank you!

Kristen Nolan

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I Luv My Body Fitness
Boot Camps and Personal Training
925-209-1482
kristenfitness@gmail.com
www.sanfranciscobootcamps.com
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Exercise is a MUST for treating and preventing Back Pain

San Francisco Chiropractor Comments:

A primary complaint of many back pain patients is the inability to exercise. They want to exercise, but the exercise makes the pain worse. This is not good, because exercise is exactly what the spine needs to stay strong and healthy.

Many back pain patients that are unable to exercise over extended periods of time put on extra weight that further worsens the problem. Throw prescription or OTC pain medications into the pot and now you have a powerful mix of ingredients that can effect your home and work life and send you on a downward spiral, physically and emotionally.  

What I described above is not that uncommon. It can become a viscous cycle that is hard to break. The longer this "back pain-no exercise-weight gain-pain pill-emotional downer" cycle continues, the worse the problem becomes, making in even more difficult to break the cycle.

Obviously, the best approach is to prevent this ugly back pain cycle from happening in the first place by keeping the spine healthy with regular active spinal exercises and stretches, as well as aerobic conditioning (and chiropractic care).

Here is an excerpt from an article I found on Spine-health.com entitled Exercise is Essential For Back Pain Relief:

A natural stimulus for the healing process is active exercise - in a controlled, gradual and progressive manner. Movement keeps the discs, muscles, ligaments and joints in the spine healthy. Physical activity also allows diffusion of nutrients into the disc space and helps it stay healthy. For more information see Back Exercise and Abdominal Exercise Recommendations.

Too much rest worsens pain

Pain often prevents us from getting enough exercise, but lack of exercise can worsen the pain by leading to stiffness, weakness and de-conditioning. In the case of a disc injury, significant inactivity deprives the injured disc of the nutrition it needs and this can lead to further degeneration and pain. Additionally, exercise and activity is needed to maintain the exchange of fluids in spinal structures and reduce swelling that naturally occurs in the tissues surrounding an injured disc. This swelling can further irritate nerves that are already affected by the highly inflammatory herniated disc material. See also Exercise and Fitness Help Your Back.

Stretching, strengthening and aerobic conditioning exercises are important

It may take weeks or months of stretching, but you will find that the increase in motion provided by stretching leads to significant, sustained pain relief. Stretching your hamstrings regularly is essential therapy for lower back pain and sciatica. If an episode of low back pain has lasted two weeks or more, a strengthening program (such as McKenzie exercises, lumbar stabilization training and/or facilitation exercises) is critical to long-term recovery.

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My Take: Sure, exercise is great for preventing back pain and treating back pain. Hey...exercise is good for everything...Life is Motion. But some people just can't do it because of the back pain cycle they are caught-up in. This is where you need a doctor that is experienced in helping patients break the back pain cycle without (potentially addicting) drugs or surgery.

Nonsurgical spinal decompression is our treatment of choice as it is very safe and gentle and can help to re-hydrate the spinal discs, reduce inflammation and muscle spasms, and re-position the injured spinal discs, so that exercise can be implemented without making the problem worse.

Deep tissue laser or cold laser therapy (both are painless) can also help reduce inflammation levels so that more motion can be introduced into the spine, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

  Trying to force exercise on a patient as a treatment when the spine is inflamed can backfire. So be careful, and make sure your doctor has plenty of experience treating severe back pain (and the tools to reduce inflammation first before exercise) and incorporates exercise into their back pain protocols (when the time is right).

To find out if you are a candidate for care at Executive Express Chiropractic in San Francisco, call 415-392-2225. 

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Kettlebell Training: Swing Your Way Into a New Fitness Routine

By Lauren Fairbanks, Equinox Fitness San Francisco

Looking for big results in less time at the gym?  Wasting time wondering what all the rubber bands and big squishy exercise balls are all about?  Look no more, because kettlebells are taking over the fitness scene!  Although kettlebell training has been around for centuries, it hasn’t been until recently that people have ventured away from traditional dumbbell and stationary machine exercises and started to incorporate kettlebells into their fitness routine.

  

So, what’s the big deal with these Kettlebells anyway?  Kettlebells are cannonball shaped cast iron weights with a suitcase-like handle developed by Russians.  They are used to perform ballistic movements such as swings, cleans, snatches and jerks.  They range anywhere from 2lbs all the way to 100lbs, making them useful for individuals at any fitness level. Kettlebells are a dynamic training tool that incorporates cardiovascular, muscular strength and flexibility training all in one.  The off-center weight of a kettlebell forces you to use more stabilizing muscles and work targeted muscles through a longer range of motion.

 

So, you only have 30 minutes a day to exercise and you’re bored with the treadmill or traditional lifting programs in the gym?  You want to burn more calories in less time while improving your overall strength and endurance?  Kettlebells might just be your saving grace.  Kettlebell training works the whole body at once, with a lot of emphasis on building strength and power in the legs, back and core.  Few other training tools provide results so quickly. 

 

Kettlebells aren’t just being used by the average gym-goer these days; top athletes worldwide are discovering how kettlebell training gives them an edge against their competition.  Many strength and conditioning coaches are discovering the powerful benefits of training their athletes using kettlebells.  Kettlebells focus on muscle integration, rather than isolation.  This provides the body with a foundation for overall strength; making it one of the most functional training tools out there. In addition to being lean and strong, kettlebell training teaches the body to work as one unit.

 

Although kettlebells can provide a kick butt workout in less time, they can also be dangerous to those who have a weak core, back or shoulders.  Bad form could seriously injure your joints, neck, back and spine.  It is important to start out with the lighter bells and work with a certified personal trainer to ensure you are using proper form and technique.  So don’t be shy, pick up that kettlebell you’ve been eyeing for months now and swing your way to a better body!   

 Lauren Fairbanks Bio: Tier 3 Personal Trainer Equinox Fitness in San Francisco

Education: BS in Dietetics from Central Michigan University

Certifications: American Academy of Personal Training CPT, Kettlebells, TRX, Pre/post natal

Specialties: Sports specific training, core conditioning, functional training, group fitness, nutrition

Sports/Background: Track and Field, Cycling, Volleyball, Basketball, Running

Hometown: Rogers City, MI

 If you are considering Kettlebell Training, please contact Lauren Fairbanks (415-593-4000) at Equinox Fitness San Francisco. Executive Express Chiropractic patients receive a complimentary 3 day pass and a one hour Personal Training session (just mention this article). Check out Equinox Fitness and Kettlebell Training Today!

San Francisco Fitness Bootcamp Business Spotlight

                     

                              

Every other month we recommend a local business that offers healthy services to our patients and friends. This month we are proud to spotlight chiropractic patient Kristen Nolan and "I Luv My Body Fitness Bootcamps" in San Francisco:

When starting a chiropractic regime, the best thing you can do to compliment your treatments is to get in shape.  I Luv My Body Fitness Boot Camps offer a fun way to start exercising, get healthy, and see body changing results faster than any other method! Under the direction of Kristen Nolan, NASM certified personal trainer, boot camp classes are only 45 min long and easy to fit into your day even if you are a busy professional and don’t have much time to work out. The classes provide clients with intense 45 min workouts perfect for all fitness levels that cover all muscle groups and keep you energized all day!

 

I Luv My Body Fitness clients achieve incredible results because they offer well rounded health and fitness programs that include exercise and nutrition (Check-out the Fitness Bootcamp client  testimonial page to see for yourself). Unlike joining a gym, where you have access to equipment but no plan of action, I Luv My Body Fitness monthly programs empower their members with the knowledge and training they need to achieve all their fitness goals. They cover everything you need to know in order to get the best results possible from your plan and spend time working with their boot campers on exercise and stretching techniques, as well as nutrition for weight loss and maintenance.

 

Their monthly class packages include initial fitness assessments, unlimited access to all boot camp classes 6 days a week, discounts to their preferred providers, access to nutrition information – sample meal plans, grocery lists and seminars, and final assessments. They even spice it up with fitness challenges and events to keep you motivated to stick with your program and to make new supportive friends. In fact, their next fitness challenge will begin September 25^th and will be 12 weeks long so you can get in amazing shape for the Holiday Season! Some of the proceeds will even go to charity. This will be called “Your Best Body Challenge.” By creating “Your Best Body Challenge”, I Luv My Body Fitness is hoping it will inspire people to make exercise and proper nutrition a top priority in their lives. Lots of people know what they're supposed to do, but they need a great incentive to get started. And what better incentive is there than for you to be able to build a better body,win some prizes, and raise money for charity all at the same time? That's what the “Your Best Body Challenge” is all about!

I Luv My Body Fitness offers classes 6 days a week at their indoor location close to AT&T park on the week days and hold class on the Embarcadero behind AT&T park on Saturdays.  

Click here to register for a FREE week of Fitness Boot Camp Classes: I Luv My Body Fitness Bootcamps Free Week Registration.

For more information on fitness boot camps, and the “Your Best Body Challenge” please visit www.sanfranciscobootcamps.com.

 

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2010 US Salsa Open Champion team member Kristen Nolan talks shop & Chiropractic

Executive Express Chiropractic patient and health partner Kristen Nolan and her Salsa dance troop Couture Dance Alliance just won the US Salsa Open Championship last week in Oakland, CA.

Kristen runs a very successful fitness boot camp business in San Francisco and still manages to put in her Salsa time. Both are very physically demanding…how does she do it?

1. How long have you been salsa dancing and how were you introduced to it?

I have been dancing for 6 years and was actually turned onto it via a zumba (latin dancing workout) home workout video that I had bought! I did that workout for a few months and then decided I wanted to try some real salsa dancing.  So I went to a club one night and started learning on my own. Then I joined a dance team and the rest is history.

2. You are a personal trainer and owner/founder of "I Luv My Body Fitness" boot camps...does salsa help you stay in shape so you can keep up with this workload (teaching boot camps and competing in salsa)?

Salsa dancing is definitely a fun way to keep up my endurance so I have more energy while teaching boot camps and personal training sessions. Our team practices are intense and sometimes we will run a difficult routine with dancing, lifts and tricks 5 times in a row before taking a break. Social dancing in a salsa club also offers great cardiovascular workout!

3. You have been a patient of Executive Express Chiropractic for many months now...How does chiropractic help you with your salsa dancing?

Chiropractic and ART work helps to keep my body in great condition so I can keep up with all my salsa practices. My neck and upper back can get extremely tight from spinning and stabilizing during tricks. I have to visit Executive Express weekly so I can work as hard as possible during practice without pain.

4. You have referred quite a few patients to our clinic from your fitness boot camps. Has this helped them to keep up with the boot camps?

Yes, 100 %! I am so happy to be a partner of Executive Express Chiropractic and be able to offer my clients a great way to keep their muscles in top shape for our intense boot camp workouts. When you are working on achieving your fitness goals whether they are for weight loss or muscle toning, the last thing you want to do is have to stop exercising because of muscle tightness. When my clients go to your clinic on a regular basis, they can maintain their bodies and workout the knots so they can keep working hard!
 

5. Are there commonalities between fitness boot camps and salsa?

I think you can become a better salsa dancer through fitness boot camps. The full body toning exercises we do teaches dancers to use their entire bodies to create movement. The plank variations we use strengthen the core so dancers can execute dancing, spinning, lifts and tricks with more precision.

6. What would you recommend for someone that wanted to learn how to get involved in salsa dancing? I would actually recommend going to a local SF club like Glas Kat or Cafe Cocomos and taking their beginning lessons before the band starts. This is a great and fun way to learn! I also recommend checking out my instructor's classes which are incredible! His name is Luis Aguilar. He is a world salsa champion and teaches Thursday nights at 672 South Van Ness Ave. His website is www.aguilardanceproductions.com

 

5.  What about your boot camps…how does someone find out more? Come to check out a free class! We hold classes 6 days a week. You can register for this by calling 1-877-359-3633 or visiting www.sanfranciscobootcamps.com. We will be holding a 12 week fitness challenge beginning at the end of August so now is a great time to check out a class! You can also view the testimonials on our site and results from our 21 day challenge on our fitness blog: http://www.sanfranciscobootcamps.com/blog/over41poundslost21daysinsf/

 

Thanks Kristen…Salsa sure is exciting to watch…I love the drama and the music. I grew up in Miami so I really appreciate Salsa. Anyway…thanks for sharing and keep up the good work. You are living testimony that you can work hard and have fun loving what you do.

 

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Do Regular Workouts Undo the Stresses of Sitting all Day?

San Francisco Chiropractor Comments:

Most of the patients we treat at Executive Express Chiropractic in the SF Financial District spend the majority of their day sitting in front of a computer...often times for up to 14 hours per day.

It's a way of life in the corporate jungle.

Can regular workouts compensate for this? Not according to an article in yesterdays New York Times entitled The Men Who Stare At Screens (How healthy are couch potatoes who workout). Here is an excerpt from the article (check-out full article for funny comments):

Regular workout sessions do not appear to fully undo the effects of prolonged sitting. ‘‘There seem to be different pathways’’ involved in the beneficial physiological effects of exercising and the deleterious impacts of sitting, says Tatiana Warren, a graduate student in exercise science at the University of South Carolina and the lead author of the study of men who sat too much. ‘‘One does not undo the other,’’ she says.

You can, however, ameliorate the dangers of inactivity with several easy steps — actual steps. ‘‘Look for ways to decrease physical inactivity,’’ Ms. Warren says, beyond 30-minute bouts of jogging or structured exercise. Stand up. Pace around your office. Get off the couch and grab a mop or change a light bulb the next time you watch ‘‘Dancing With the Stars.’’

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My Take: Hey...by design we need lots of movement...Life is Motion. Look what happens when someone breaks a limb and they put a cast on it...the muscles atrophy. Well...that's what happens when you sit all day...to your entire system. And working out for an hour a day is not enough to counteract it. I'm as guilty as anyone. I workout a lot, but I spend way too much time on the computer writing these articles and managing several websites and clinics. I'm going to start walking around more and maybe get one of those desk treadmills. Or, just play with my 5 year old daughter more...she has the right idea.  

And we need to get this message across to our patients who for the most part work hard and workout hard...but is it enough?

In San Francisco we have lots of hills, so it is easy to just get outside and start walking. Plus, even in the summer it is nice and cool. Heck...you know what to do. Make it happen! 

Dr. Eben Davis is clinic director of Executive Express Chiropractic in San Francisco

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