Healthy Back Tips
Even after you have experienced the health benefits of chiropractic care, it is important for you to continue practicing safe and healthy habits so that you can stay on the move - whether lifting, working, playing, or simply doing routine daily activities.
Maintaining a healthy spine is vital to your health and well-being. We can help relieve discomfort and pain so you may experience better health. However, regular use of a self-care program by you, the patient, may prove to be one of the best approaches to keeping your spine and nervous system healthy and free of pain and discomfort.
So what do you need to do?
Remember to visit us regularly
All ages may benefit from a regular chiropractic check up. Remember it is much easier to prevent a problem than it is to correct one.
Do not overload your backpack, purse or wallet.
Remember to carry your bag over both shoulders to balance the load (if possible). Keep your wallet out of your back pocket when sitting, especially when driving.
Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder.
This places undue strain on the neck and upper back region.
Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting
Whether in a car or at a desk, stretching regularly will help to keep you from tightening up or injuring yourself further.
Invest in a good chair, pillow and mattress
When you think about the amount of time you spend supported by these products each and every day, it just makes sense to invest in your health.
Maintain Good Posture
Are you sitting up straight as you read this?
Eat a Healthy Diet
Proper nutrients allow the body to repair itself easier. Where possible eat organic, unrefined foods and drink at least eight glasses of pure water every day. Avoid drugs, whether recreational or prescribed, including alcohol and caffeine.
Exercise Regularly
This does not mean anything overly strenuous. Something as simple as a daily walk can make a huge impact on your health