North Pole Chiropractic is a family care practice based in Fairbanks and North Pole, AK, that offers natural healthcare and chiropractic therapy to relieve a multitude of conditions including neck and back pain. Run by Dr. Jack Harrison, D.C., the practice is focused on providing patients with relief to ensure that day-to-day activities are pain-free. A fall, strenuous physical activity, lifting something incorrectly, or a poor night’s sleep can cause a misalignment of the spine, resulting in pain. Misalignments of the spine can be treated to promote an increase in health and general well-being.

Spine care is an essential part of a recommended treatment plan. Unique treatment plans may include corrective exercises to help with mobility and strength. As part of a comprehensive strategy to ensure that patients are provided with personalized service, North Pole Chiropractic offers lifestyle advice to prevent reoccurrence or the worsening of conditions. The professional team at North Pole Chiropractic may recommend a variety of exercises to help you move effortlessly, including:

• Golf Ball Roll: To alleviate chronic pain due to overpronation of the foot, place a golf ball on the underside of your foot while standing or seated. Then, roll the golf ball back and forth on sore spots for up to one minute per day.
• Foam Roller Quadriceps (SMR): Lower back pain can be the result of hyperextension of the lower back in an attempt to pull the torso upright. This exercise requires you to place a foam roller perpendicular to your thigh and lie over it. This should be repeated on each leg once daily.
• Baseball On Gluteal Complex (SMR): A sedentary lifestyle of spending a lot of time seated at a desk can cause weak gluteal muscles. Recondition these tissues by lying on your back with your knees bent. Place a baseball under your butt on any sore spots and hod the ball still on those spots for up to twenty-seconds. This exercise should be performed for a total of up to two minutes daily.
• Two Tennis Balls On Upper Back (SMR): Chronic stress can cause a rounding of the upper back. Eventually, this can result in chronic pain as the shoulders fall out of alignment. To alleviate this pain, place two tennis balls on either side of your mid-to-upper back while lying down. Bend the knees and tilt your pelvis lower towards the ground, staying still on any sore spots for up to thirty-seconds. As you perform this exercise, you should move the balls towards your shoulders, stopping at any points of pain.

To learn more about corrective exercises for pain relief and chiropractic health in North Pole, AK, contact North Pole Chiropractic. Their website offers information about the team and contains additional resources to introduce you to their services and what you can expect at your first visit. Call the team at (907) 488-1885 to schedule your appointment today.