The return to work and education now seems to be settled and many are busy with their tasks at hand. Autumn is setting in and as we enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside around us in Surrey, the leaves are turning, and the colours outside are fantastic.
Throughout our area, outstanding natural beauty and stunning landscapes abound, and if you are a dog owner, this gives tremendous choice as to where we exercise our canine friends. So much to explore, it can be fun in the great outdoors, even when the weather sets in!
We thought it would be sensible to revisit one of our very early blogs on the topic and what to look out for, and of course, enjoy.
Daily exercise routine
Dog ownership comes with the benefits as owners of also exercising ourselves in the process, as we accompany our four-legged companions. However, as the ground softens with the rain and damp that can be expected in the autumn, it is not uncommon to experience muscular and skeletal pain from the exertions of maintaining a daily exercise routine, through walking, jogging or running with your pet.
Simply throwing a ball
Your dog of course may well love it, sitting by the back door in anticipation every morning, but your knees, legs and pelvis may have other ideas about your daily exercise. If you’re running, then back pain and shoulder issues may also manifest themselves. Even simply throwing a ball for your dog with some exertion may cause pain and discomfort in the upper torso.
Pain generated through exercise in your knees, legs and frame are not uncommon, indeed, may simply be an irritation of a previous sports injury. With good physiotherapy care, or where needed massage and reflexology, you may well be able to alleviate any discomfort suffered in the process of your daily exercise routine.
Warming up with your canine companion
We believe that physiotherapy is about a holistic approach to help with your exercise routine and general lifestyle. Exercise is invariably a good thing, as long as it is focused to help with the daily tasks that we ask of the body, its muscles and its tissues.
Warming up with appropriate stretches can help the body be ready for the tasks ahead, and I am sure your canine companion might find this fun!
Prepare, enjoy, and be ready for the autumnal changes and don’t let aches, pains and more get in the way of your daily activity goals.
Contact Us
We look forward to helping you with your physiotherapy, massage and reflexology needs, tailored to your personal circumstances and exercise regime. If you are interested in our services feel free to call us on 07309 272 555 or email Physio@Lifemadesimple.co.uk. Life Made Simple - expert physiotherapy in Guildford and Surrey.
Our nutritional specialist, Fiona Hayers from Nourish from Within, is also on hand to help with your nutritional needs. Please contact us to make an appointment.
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