Have you ever made the decision to start a new workout routine, take a new fitness class, or just go all-out at the gym and wake up the next few days feeling as if you’ve been hit by a bus? And don’t get me started on getting in and out of the car – somebody call me a forklift!

Don’t worry – happens to the best of us.

Now imagine how real deal athletes feel, the one’s who train day after day, for hours on end, all while hoping to improve their bodies reaction time.

While the recovery process doesn’t always feel as pleasant as checking yourself out in the mirror and seeing your leg strength develop, there are ways to make yourself feel good enough to continue on your fitness journey while getting better at how you train. This process, difficult as it may seem is all part of the fun! Building muscle and strengthening your body is actually part of a three-part process that involves equal components of nutrition, strength training, and recovery time. And the real key to success?

Finding a way to improve reaction and recovery time for peak performance.

Athletes around the globe have spent their entire careers figuring out ways to cut down on recovery time following each grueling training session they put their bodies through, while boosting their reaction time during performance.  The benefit to cutting down on recovery time and improving your bodies reaction, whether you’re an all-star athlete or a new member at your local gym, is helping your body bounce back to it’s pre-workout, painless, state of being in as little time as possible.

At Dr. Gena Chiropractic, we know a thing or two about helping athletes and fitness addicts at all levels reach peak performance. In fact, a recent study at the New Zealand School of Chiropractic tested two groups to study variations in reaction time. Which group do you think performed better on their tests? You got it – the group who received chiropractic care. The  group who received a post-workout chiropractic adjustment showed a 14.8% faster reaction time.

In laymen’s terms? Faster reaction time could mean the difference between winning and losing. Scoring a home run instead of only making it to second base. Winning a gold medal instead of a bronze at this summer’s upcoming Olympic games.

And if your muscles are feeling sore following your training session or new workout routine? That’s perfectly normal! There is a constant breakdown and repair of the over 600 muscles in our bodies. Most of the time, like with being new to the gym, muscle strains are small and minor. When a muscle is strained more severely, it can tear or rupture leading to pain that can be chronic and debilitating.  

At Dr. Gena Chiropractic, we’ve got a solution for that as well!

With our new massage therapy services, you now have a double dose of post-training goodness to help repair your body – the chiropractic way!

Remember, your health is in your hands, and Dr. Gena’s hands are here to help!

Dr. Gena Chiropractic is located just west of Fort Lauderdale in Plantation, Florida.