Five wellness tips
In between your visits to our office, there are lots of things you can
do to keep your body - especially your back - healthy. If this sounds familiar-well, we've been talking to your mother.
Just so happens she was right:
- Sit up straight.
Develop the habit of good posture. Focus on your core muscles. It makes a
world of difference in the way your back feels.
- Eat your vegetables.
A good diet is important to your overall health-all those nutrients help
your body repair itself. And, you want to keep your weight down. Carrying extra weight puts extra strain on the back.
- Turn off the TV.
Get up and move. Go for a walk. Add exercise to your regular routine. And when you have to sit for long periods, stretch
regularly.
- Put
that down.
Don't lift things that are too heavy for you. (And if you have to, you know what they say-lift
with your legs, not your back.) Don't carry around a backpack stuffed full of books (especially not on one shoulder) or
a heavy bag if you can avoid it. The key is to minimize. Only take what you really need.
- Go to sleep.
Sleep is essential for your well-being.
Just don't sleep on your stomach, which can strain the muscles in your neck and back. Practice sleeping on your side or
back.
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