Regular exercise can help you stay in shape and boost your
energy, but a rigorous workout schedule can also put stress on
your joints. Repetitive stress injuries can occur, especially if
you perform the same exercises during each workout. Doing the
same routine every day can damage your joints, ligaments, and
bones. A chiropractor may be able to suggest an alternate
workout schedule for you, in which you vary your activities,
distance, and speed. He or she may also prescribe regular
adjustments on the joints to relieve pressure on the muscles and
nerves. A chiropractor can prescribe nutritional supplements to
ensure that your body is receiving the vitamins and minerals it
needs to replenish tired muscles. Strains, sprains, and minor
aches can be treated with ice or heat therapy, or electrical
stimulation of the muscles. Because the muscles and joints of
the back are used in so many different sports, anyone who works
out runs the risk of spine or back injuries. Regular adjustments
to the spine may help to prev