The reason that I am writing this post is because I recently began doing the Insanity workout. I believe that this is my third or maybe fourth time that I have done the Insanity program. This is also the first time that I will finish it (knock on wood) without injury. Apparently injury isn't uncommon with the Insanity workout - you can find this out yourself with a quick Google search that will give nearly one million results for the search phrase "Insanity Injuries".
Each time I have gone through this program I have relied heavily on my chiropractor and acupuncturist to give me the extra supportive care that I need to make it through without significant injury. Of course, listening to your body is important as well - you have to make sure to make adjustments and avoid or modify exercises that cause pain. "Working through the pain" is a common mistake that people who exercise make - in reality, there is no such thing as working through the pain. Pain is always an indication that you have irritation and inflammation in a joint or a muscle. Some muscle soreness following a workout is a good thing but pain during exercise is not.
Exercise, stretching and a healthy diet will always help you get the most out of your chiropractic care. You don't have to commit to a program as challenging as Insanity to make improvements in you whole health picture but if you do - exercise safely, we don't want your exercise to be the reason that you need treatment. For more information regarding the beneficial relationship between chiropractic treatment, exercise, stretching and proper nutrition call us at our San Diego Chiropractic clinic - we would be happy to help.
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