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The History of Cryotherapy: Ancient Ice to Modern Therapy

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Cryotherapy—the use of cold to treat pain and inflammation—has evolved over thousands of years. Today, athletes, doctors, and wellness providers use it for sports recovery, injury rehabilitation, and overall care. But if...

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Enjoy the Benefits of Exercising Outdoors This Summer

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Spending time outdoors during the summer offers proven benefits for both your physical and mental well-being. Warmer weather and longer days make it the perfect time to take your fitness routine outside. At Chicago Chiro...

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What Are The 5 Stages of Wound Healing?

Dr. Alden Clendenin

The human body has an incredible ability to heal itself after an injury. Whether it’s a minor cut, a surgical incision, or a deeper tissue injury, your body follows a structured process to repair damaged tissue. Understa...

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Best Stretches from a Chiropractor for Knee Conditions

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Summer is the perfect time to engage in various outdoor activities, from hiking and running to playing sports and swimming. Strong, flexible knees are essential for these activities, as they help you move more efficientl...

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Dive into Summer Fitness: 5 Best Exercises to Do in the Pool

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Summer is the perfect time to take advantage of the pool for more than just swimming. While swimming is an excellent full-body workout, numerous other pool workouts can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Water workou...

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Can Exercise Treat Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Winter has come to Chicago, and that means shorter days and longer nights, and many reasons to stay bundled up indoors. For those who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter months can be especially tro...

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How to Stay Warm With Cold Weather Exercise

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Some people shudder at the thought of exercising outdoors in the winter months, preferring to stay home or head to a heated gym. However, exercising in cold weather actually has a lot of benefits beyond keeping you in sh...

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Your Guide to Post-Adjustment Care

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Chiropractic care is a perfect tool to help you improve your range of motion, maintain good posture, and reduce pain to any stress or injury affected areas of your body. However, once your chiropractic visit is complete,...

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How to Handle Cold Weather Running

Dr. Alden Clendenin

Just because there is snow on the ground doesn’t mean that your outdoor workouts need to wait until spring rolls around. If you can get over the hurdle of stepping out into below-freezing temperatures, then you may find ...

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