Many people notice the same pattern: the less they stretch and move, the stiffer they feel. Bending down to tie one's shoes feels harder. Turning the neck while driving feels limited. Getting up from a chair feels “rusty.” This is not just in your head—muscle stiffness is a real body signal that can affect comfort, posture, and how smoothly you move through your day. In general, when you don’t stretch regularly (and you don’t move joints through their full range often), you may start to feel shorter, tighter, or more restricted. Over time, this can reduce flexibility and range of motion (ROM), make everyday tasks feel more difficult, and raise injury risk—especially when you suddenly do something demanding like yard work, a long hike, or lifting something heavy. Mayo Clinic notes that stopping regular stretching can lead to a loss of some of the benefits you've gained, including range of motion. (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d.). Mayo Clinic At the same time, it’s important to be accu...
After the holidays, many people say, “I need a detox.” What they usually mean is: I feel puffy, tired, foggy, or off-track. That feeling is real—but the solution is not an extreme cleanse, a juice-only fast, or a “detox tea.” Here’s the truth: your body already detoxes every day. Your liver, kidneys, digestive system, lungs, and skin are built to filter, break down, and remove waste. Most of the time, the best “detox” is simply getting back to the basics : hydration, whole foods, better sleep, and light movement. Vogue +1 This article explains how to detox during (and after) the holidays in a safe, realistic way—plus how integrative chiropractors and nurse practitioners (NPs) can support you. What “Detox” Really Means (And What It Doesn’t) A healthy “detox” is not about punishing your body. It’s about reducing what overloads you (alcohol, added sugar, ultra-processed foods, late nights) and adding what helps your body recover (water, fiber, nutrients, sleep, movement). Baptist Heal...
