As a leading chiropractor in Stoke on Trent, we are passionate about helping our patients to restore their health and live full and active lives. We work closely with each of our patients to improve their lifestyles and quite often we recommend certain exercises to help aid the recovery of a health condition.
One of the things we commonly recommend is walking – one of the most underrated forms of exercise there is! Free, simple and without the need for anything apart from you and a comfy pair of shoes, walking is one of the easiest ways to improve your overall health.
According to our experienced Stoke on Trent chiropractor, we should try to walk about 10,000 steps a day. Now if that seems like an Everest-like effort, bear in mind that you probably already take between 3,000 and 4,000 daily steps anyway – so it’s not that daunting!
Our chiropractor suggests that you begin every walk slowly and then increase your pace gradually. As you come to the end of your walk, slow down gradually. Then, finish by gently stretching, which will help to improve your flexibility.
Our Stoke on Trent chiropractor recommends these easy ways to increase those health-boosting daily steps:
- Walk part of your journey to work
- Walk to the shops
- Take the stairs instead of the lift
- Walk instead of drive (for short journeys)
- Walk with your children on the school run
If your pain is too severe to walk, visit your GP or contact us for an appointment.
Take your first step towards better health and call us on 01782 848 184 today