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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 & Stand up straight.
Develop
the habit of good posture. It makes a world of difference in the way your back feels. Remember, structure dictates function.
- Eat your fruit & 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. More veggies for adults, more fruits
for children.
- 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
wellbeing. 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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