Preventive Check-Up
Like many folks, I take my car to the shop every 3,500 miles for a tune up and oil change—even though nothing may seem to be wrong. After just 30 minutes, my oil is changed, car inspected and I’m on my way. It gives me piece of mind to make sure everything was in good shape under the hood.
And who goes to the dentist twice a year? I do, and not just when I have a toothache. It’s a preventive measure to make sure my teeth and mouth are healthy.
Here’s my question: Why are we less likely take preventive measures with our bodies when it comes to exercise?
It seems like we wait until something hurts—like a foot, back or joint—to seek help. Instead, we should think about preventing injury with regular muscular “tune ups.”
Visiting a muscle activation specialist is like taking your car in for a tune up or going to the dentist—it’s a great way to make sure your body is prepared for exercise—or just everyday activities. If we treat our muscles like our cars and teeth with regular check ups, we just may prevent an injury from occurring in the first place.