Chiropractic & Medical- Mt. Pleasant
1117 Park West Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466
p: (843) 884-6194
email: drjoenews@yahoo.com

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Welcome to our Patient Education page!

Our team of specialists and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found on the right of each page. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you. Or, for a more comprehensive search of our entire Web site, enter your term(s) in the search bar provided below.

As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.



Walking is one of the most elegant, simple, and affordable means of providing your body with a host of fitness benefits. Because it calls into play so many different muscles groups, as well as kinds of exercise, it's one the best things you can do help ensure good spinal health, an efficient metabolism, and strong immunity.

Surprisingly, walking burns about as many calories as running or jogging, yet carries less a risk of cardiac over-exertion or risk of injuries such as shin splints.

A brisk, 15-minute walking mile can do wonders for you.

Simple tips on walking
  • Allow your arms to move naturally; don't keep them rigid. The key is to relax while you are walking.
  • Avoid carrying weight equipment, such as small dumbbells.
  • Be mindful of the kind of surface on which you walk. The most ideal kind of surface is cushioned or rubberized, although it is hard to find anywhere except an indoor track or fitness facility. Grass is another semi-ideal surface because it "gives" to your weight. Concrete, tile, stone or linoleum floors are among the worst kinds of surfaces on which to walk.
  • Experts generally agree that you should start out walking about 20 minutes several days a week, gradually increasing that to 30, 40, 50 minutes, and so on.
  • In colder months, layer your clothing. This will allow your body to trap heat that it needs, and shed heat that it doesn't need.
  • Invest in a good quality pair of walking or running shoes that give you plenty of support in the heel, ball and arch. Uppers should be composed of breathable materials such as nylon or leather.
  • Keep you head and chin up at all times. This not only ensures a neutral spine, but keeps you alert to dangers, such as cars or other hazards.
  • Walk briskly.