One of the more exciting things to come along in the last few years is the new discipline of lifestyle medicine. This approach seeks to make changes in our lifestyle as ways to treat illnesses and improve health.

A recent study has found that just 20 minutes a day in nature can have a good effect of reducing cortisol and improving our well being. Yes there is benefits to more but the effect size is less. So based on this if you are a busy person try to aim for 20 minutes a day doing something in the outdoors that finds you peace.

You can read more on the link below

https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/twenty-minutes-in-nature-is-enough-to-cut-stress-hormone-levels-317872?fbclid=IwAR3rBtaPTjxLoWVLFuKBvYuK48xq9D0_UckJ7Fb92UVpPruXTebjOBAPRV0

Well it’s now late February and the opinion from most old timers here is that the powder snow is now behind us for this season and we are probably in for an early spring.

That means some fast icy hard conditions for Niseko which also increases the chance of an injury.

Yes you need to practise falling in Niseko

What seems to be particularly vulnerable is injuries to the wrist and upper arm in snowboarding injuries.

A recent study in the literature found that nn a study evaluating 7,430 upper-extremity injuries  just under half of all snowboarding-related injuries involved the upper extremities, with male riders accounting for 74% of all injuries ( 1).

Fractures and injuries to wrist make up 21% of all snowboarding injuries ( 2) and often top the list as the most common snowboard fracture. So it pays to protect the wrist. Wrist guards can certainly play a role but the best thing snowboard instructors can do is teach there clients how to fall.

Due to unexpected demand for mobile Chiropractic and Sports massage in Niseko we are extending our opening hours to 10pm most nights.

We come to you !

You can book your mobile Massage at your accomodation in Niseko on the link below

Appointments

Does it really help to get ” Tune up ” treatments ?

Mmmmmm here is a can of worms.

It’s not uncommon for many chiropractors to advocate the idea of Maintenance care.

At first glance it seems a perfectly plausible idea, much like getting maintenance on a car maintenance on your body should catch problems problems before they present and symptoms and lead to better movement and less pain and suffering.

But does it ?

To quote probably the world’s leading spinal pain research Stuart Mcgill ” It depends ” .

A premium mobile soft tissue management service

Niseko Chiropractic has been surprised by the demand for our 2 hour mobile session and this is by the far the most popular of our services.

By taking the time to do a complete examination and history we can deliver an exceptional bodywork experience in the comfort of your own Niseko accommodation.

We are confident this will appeal to even the most discerning customer seeking the very best in high end bodywork.

You can ready more about our extended duration sessions by clicking here 

Can we all be as lucky as George Jedenoff pictured above who celebrated hitting 100 by skiing from the top of Hidden Peak to Tram Tower 4 in Utah ? You can read more about George’s story here

Those close to George attributes his amazing feat to his regimented training and positive outlook but we can probably sprinkle in a bit of genetic lottery good luck as well.

So does age affect us more mortals and is there much we can do it about ?

Well the bad news is that certainly most of systems start to slow from our peak in our mid 20’s and certainly by our 40’s we start to see significant changes in quite a few of our systems.

The good news is that there is still a lot of debate about how much deconditioning is responsible as opposed to the ageing process and the right training at any age can often result in marked improvements.

Niseko Chiropractor visits can now be booked through Roomboss

If your accomodation or booking service uses Roomboss you can now book your Niseko Chiropractic visits directly through your hotels Roomboss booking Portal.

We are really excited about the convenience of on being able to offer on the spot bookings for accommodation providers in Niseko. You can read more by review our Agent information page

For further information about the roomboss platform click here

It’s now early November and for those of you that are eyeing of a trip to Niseko this year or even early 2019 you should certainly be starting to consider your conditioning routine.

Here are 3 exercises that Niseko Chiropractic feels are great to incorporate into your injury prevention and performance exercises program before you start to carve up the pow.

They have been chosen as any experts in the field such as Arne Ekeland ( PHD) and David Murry seem to focus on them as well as because they introduce a small amount of instability into the exercise which helps to train our balance and proprioceptive systems.

Be aware that some of these exercises may not be appropriate if you have a pre existing injury or a new to strength training. It’s really worth your time to get some expert advice from a physiotherapists or sports Chiropractor if you want the most out out of your pre season training.

Niseko Chiropractic’s guide to staying hydrated on the mountain

Dehydration is definitely one of the hidden risks when you enjoying yourself here on the snow.

So what is the right amount and type of fluids to drink to stay hydrated when enjoying the snowsports ( or even the nightlife) during your time in Niskeo ?

Well the short answer is probably ” more than you think ” mixed with a little  ” it depends”.

It’s worth taking this seriously

The effects of mild dehydration include muscle and mental fatigue and that can put an end to your day on the slopes and set you up for a very sore start the next day. Dehydration can quickly snowball into something far more serious and has led to deaths on the mountains so it pays to think about this issue each and every time you hit the pow.

Lets have little look further into fluids in the body and how they are regulated slightly differently in a cold alpine environment. Water makes about 60%-70% of your body weight ( more in children 4 ) and your average blood volume is only about 5 litres (1) and it’s very important that your blood does not drop more than about a litre. So that’s not as much wiggle room as you think.

So how do you loose fluids during Niseko snowsports ?

On a usually day we loose water mainly by 3 ways (1)

1. Sweating ( about 1 litre per day in normal conditions at rest)
2. Urine (about 1.4 litres per day in normal conditions at rest )
3. Other such as respiration and feses ( about 1 litre at rest)

It’s a really interesting question.

Do professional Snowboarders have different injury patterns to their recreational counterparts ?

Well this question was finally asked in the medical research in 2015.

And the answer ? Well sorta.

Thanks to all involved in the hard work behind the scenes.

Very exciting to be opening availability from the 1st of November 2018.

Helmets save lives

The only head injury you want to leave Niseko with is a hangover !

Helmets. When I started snowboarding in the early 90’s only park riders and old people bothered with helmets. Now thankfully the attitude is changing. Just get one you like and wear it, even on piste.

The in In a nutshell answer answer has to be legs and knees. If your best years are behind you like me perhaps you will remember fondly the days when you used to refer to your knees as left and right rather than good or bad.