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Why Movement Is So Important
Hey there!
People subscribe to this newsletter for different reasons:
To get out of pain
To improve mobility
To stop waking up stiff and sore
To avoid chronic back, knee, or shoulder pain
To prevent surgeries and long recovery times
To stop feeling limited by pain when playing golf, exercising, or doing daily activities
To avoid losing independence as they age
No matter your reason, movement is a major part of achieving any of these goals. High quality, consistent movement is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health.
How Movement Can Help You
Regardless of your starting point, staying mobile and strong allows you to do what you love. Now and in the future.
If you’re dealing with pain – The right movement can help reduce stiffness, improve tissue health, and relieve chronic pain.
The old idea of “just rest it” has been shown to decrease healing and produce poor outcomes. Early and consistent movement is the new standard for injuries.*
If you want to prevent injuries – Regular movement training helps prepare your joints for the demands placed on them.
Injuries happen when the tissue can’t handle the load that is placed on them. Regular movement training increases what the tissue can handle. Good training also prevents you from getting into bad positions in the first place.
If you want to improve and maintain mobility – Strength and flexibility training is the answer.
“If you don’t use it, you lose it” is very true when it comes to mobility. Regular movement is mandatory for improving and maintaining mobility.
If you want to stay active as you age – Strength and balance keep you independent, prevent falls, and make everyday tasks easier.
The truth is, losing mobility is what limits people—not aging itself. If you keep moving, you stay in control of your health.
If you want to live a long, healthy life – movement is essential. Regular movement is the most underrated thing you can do for your health.
Not only does movement help get rid of pain and improve mobility, but it also prevents some of the most serious health risks as you age:
Heart Disease & Stroke: Regular activity lowers your risk by 30-70%
Dementia & Alzheimer’s: Just 30 minutes of movement a day can cut your risk by 40-50%
Cancer: Exercise lowers the risk of colon cancer by 50% and breast cancer by 30%
Type 2 Diabetes: Regular activity reduces risk by 58%, even without weight loss
The Best Part? Small Changes Make a Big Difference.
You don’t need to train like an athlete to see results. Being consistent and working on the right things can help you move better, hurt less, and stay active for life.
This newsletter will show you exactly what to do and how to do it.
Here’s to moving more and living better!
Dr. Matt Moreno, D.C., C.C.S.P.®
The Move More Minute
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