Quench Your Thirst

Staying hydrated is important to muscle physiology and proper body function, especially during the hot summer months. In fact, 60-70% of our body weight is water. It’s recommended that you drink half your body weight in ounces of water. For example, if you weigh 140 you should drink 70 ounces of water per day. Additionally, your sodium-potassium intake is important as these are the primary electrolytes in your body that help maintain the balance of fluids in your cells. The recommended intake of potassium is 4,700mg/day and 180mg of sodium/day.

When exercising, stretches are most effective when muscles are loose. Drinking enough water will help loosen tight muscles. After a strenuous workout, lactic acid can build up and cause muscle soreness. When you drink water after exercising, you are flushing out the build up of lactic acid which can prevent soreness. Patients are often referred to physical therapy for pain. At Ability Rehab, stretching & strengthening exercises and manual techniques will be used to loosen affected muscles and decrease pain. For faster, better results, drink plenty of water before and after your therapy session or workout.