I will thank you in advance for listening. My husband is a few years older than me and lately he has had a difficult time ….. um uh, I’m not exactly sure how to put this… we will be getting read to go and… yeah, I do not want to embarrass him. We made an appointment for next week, maybe you can talk to him? Maybe explain to him, having a truck with big wheels and tires doesn’t make you young! If he drove a car, it would be easier to get in and out! Tired of waiting for the “Truck Guy” Dear Tired, It is completely normal for one spouse to wait on the other for a multitude of reasons. Climbing up in a truck makes me feel safe and it may do the same for him. Joe Diffie said “if it weren't for trucks we wouldn't have tailgates!” Patience, compassion, and understanding go a long way in a relationship. I will see if we can figure out what might be contributing to his trouble climbing. Thank you for caring!! Dr. A P.S. I love tailgates…

My fiancée and I love to hike trails and woods all around the lake. He is always in a hurry to get out and get moving, sometimes my sandals or my flip flops make it difficult to keep up. Last week my feet and ankles were hurting badly from a short 1.5 mile trek over Rocky Top Trail. What advice can you provide for wanna-be trekker? Thank you in advance, Rocky Top Trail Trekker Dear Rocky Top Trail Trekker, I also love Rocky Top Trail!! A fantastic location to walk, run, or just enjoy nature. Preparation is the key to staying healthy and the most fulfillment when out adventuring. I have provided a brief outline of general preparation activities from Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning To have a personal plan developed, make an appointment today. Foot and ankle 1. Proper footwear for the activity you are doing 2. Stretching before activity Static stretches Wall and step stretch stretches help focus on stretching the gastrocnemius, soleus and Achilles tendon Dynamic stretches Heel – to – toe walk stretch focuses on stretching the gastrocnemius, soleus and anterior tibialis 3. Maintain exceptional balance and stability Ex: Balance on one foot, balance on one foot with eyes closed 4. Lower extremity strengthening exercises Ex: Seat calf heel raise or standing calf heel raise (machine) 5. Regular chiropractic treatment for the proper alignment of your bones, joints will allow the proper tension and stress on your muscle for them to react at their maximum potential. Check out one of my favorite outdoor locations: www.bestphotospot. https://www.bestphotospot.com/projects-42

I made my dream of owning a classic muscle machine a reality by purchasing a 2007 Corvette. It did not come with a warning about how my back might feel after shifting gears and snapping my neck…. Are there specific stretches or exercises one might do to make driving this thing easier on my body? Thank you in advance, Shifting for Speed, Dear Speed Shifter, There are many inherent risks with your situation. Besides the obvious strain on your neck and back, the possibilities of unwanted advances from those who seek to separate you from your riches. I strongly advise you to purchase a fuel friendly econo-type car. Drive it to and from your appointments- you know, be environmentally friendly... I will take care of the Corvette for you, I will exercise it weekly and ensure it stays ready for when you are able to fend off the offensive.. Dr Aaron is always here for his patients!

I really enjoy reading your advice, tips and techniques, several of my friends have had great success with your treatments. I have a very personal situation I’m hoping you can help with. I cannot ask my friends for fear of ridicule. On the internet it says I have repetitive use issues, as embarrassing as it is, when I move my hips side to side for 8- 10 minutes everything is fine.. but when I start thrusting front to back for more than 5 minutes my hips feel as if they are going to lock up. I love the freedom and feelings from these exercises, and I know I might not be able to do this forever, but it just feels right, right now! Please help! Thank you in advance, Missouri Hulahooping Addict Dear Hulahooping, Hula hooping may become an Olympic sport some day! Be brave, be you, shake those hips when it feels right! I may or may not be a secret fan of hula hooping myself…. Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning is a great reference for tips: Prevention tips for your hips 1. Maintain proper posture 2. Wear good arch supportive and cushioned shoes 3. Stretching is important Static stretches – Forward lunge which focuses iliopsoas and rectus femoris Supine knee flex which focuses on the hip extensors (glut. Max and hamstrings) Side quadriceps stretch which focuses on quadriceps and iliopsoas Dynamic stretches – Lunge walk, lunge with overhead side reach and walking knee lift 4. Strengthening exercises can consist of squats (back and/or front) and leg press 5. Core strengthening exercises 6. Regular chiropractic treatment for the proper alignment of your bones, joints will allow the proper tension and stress on your muscle for them to react at their maximum potential.

I attended an awesome concert Saturday night, and you might say I “Rocked Out” a little too hard! My neck and back are bothering me, can you help? Headbanger for life. Dear Headbanger, Having too much fun might be a “thing”! Make an appointment we can see if we can get you into shape for the next concert! Don’t forget to hydrate!! Drink water!! Stretch, Rock On!

I just started martial arts training and plan to be a ninja by the end of the year. I hope to stay healthy and look good in my black uniform. Can you offer any tips or warnings? Dear Invincible in training, According to BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med. 2019 Aug 12, “The most common sports associated with shoulder injuries were football, cycling, skiing and martial arts, but varied with age and gender.” Most common shoulder injuries are slap lesions/tears, instability, rotator cuff tears A couple of methods for decreasing shoulder injuries is to improve the strength and flexibility of the shoulder. Once again just like the knee, the shoulder region stretching is important “Proper stretching- will improve range of motion and the joint’s mobility. Static stretches – Straight arms behind back Seated lean-back Dynamic stretches – Arm swings Shoulder strengthening Exercises Seated barbell shoulder press or dumbbell press – focuses on anterior and medial deltoids, triceps brachii Lateral shoulder raise – focuses on the deltoids Lying barbell triceps extension and triceps pushdown – focuses on the triceps brachii” Citation: Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Regular chiropractic treatment for the proper alignment of your bones, joints will allow the proper tension and stress on your muscle for them to react at their maximum potential.

My husband is convinced he can fix his back by using his DIY inversion contraption. Is this even possible? He used the winch and gambrel from his deer hunting equipment and some leg straps from a tree climbing friend, and he wants me to crank the winch so he can hang upside down like a redneck Batman. If you think it will help him, I might agree to assist him, but someone needs to watch the kids! How long should he hang by his heels? This whole thing seems as if it might interfere with my tv shows. Dear Devoted TV fan, While some home remedies have been effective for some, most medical treatments are best left to professionals. YouTube doctors and specialists have a wide range of techniques and are at a disadvantage when diagnosing and treating patients they cannot see or communicate with. Make an appointment and we will evaluate your husbands hunting gear, it is likely he is in need of a few upgrades…

My children are very involved with sports. I'm concerned they will be injured. Are there any suggestions of how to better protect them? Concerned parent of 3 Dear Concerned Parent, Having children involved in sports is a blessing in so many ways! Physical fitness is so important to our health. A recent study cited the top five sports related injuries to be: 1. Knee 2. Shoulder 3. Foot & Ankle 4. Hip 5. Head More than 50% of sport related injuries are to the knee. Ways to prevent knee injuries 1. Proper stretching- will improve range of motion and the joint’s mobility. This should be done for all areas not just the knees. Static stretching vs dynamic stretching Static – holding a position for an extended period Ex.: standing hamstring stretch, calf stretch, lying and standing quad stretch, pigeon stretch Dynamic – movement-based stretching Ex. : squats, lunges 2. Warm up and cool down Warming up helps the muscles, pulmonary and cardiovascular system. Lightly jogging or jumping jacks can be done for the warm up process Cooling down by walking briefly after activity instead of sitting down right away which can stiffen up the joints 3. Stay flexible By keeping the knees along with the hip and ankle joints flexible will help prevent future injury and that is where stretching comes into play 4. Don’t over train By overtraining and/or skipping the stretching or warming up can increase risk of injury to the joints. Also selecting appropriate exercises for your age and specific exercise goals 5. Regular chiropractic treatment for the proper alignment of your bones, joints will allow the proper tension and stress on your muscles for them to react at their maximum potential. Like for more tips on protecting our athletes

My Back hurts after driving to work... can you fix it!? Dear Worker with a hurting back, There are a few ways to address this situation, 1. Quit your job and boom! No more driving to work. 2. Sell your car and buy a donkey to ride to work. 3. Make an appointment, come in and we will see what we can do.