Tips For a Healthy Spine

By Donna Stark

I must admit, I love reading the articles that share tips on how to make certain things easier in my life. You know, like the top 10 tips on how to get your child to listen better, or how to save money at the grocery store, or how to apply a smokey eye. Some of these articles can be really helpful, and others, of course, are more entertaining than informative. You just need to know which ones you can apply to your life and which ones will actually provide some benefit after reading them to decide which is which. And it’s also helpful to look at the source of the article too. Is it someone that has experience, knowledge, and a good reputation? Is it someone like your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic?

Tips for a Healthier Spine

Keeping your spine healthy is critical to your overall health and wellness, and it does take some proactive steps on your part in doing so. Take a look at these tips from your local chiropractor and apply them to your life. Your body will thank you for it!

• Standing - If you do a lot of standing for work or if you know you will be standing for an extended period of time, pick the right kind of shoes. Shoes that have great support are the best choice here, even if they cost a little bit more. Also, make sure you focus on correct posture!
• Sitting - Make sure that you are getting up every 30 minutes to stretch, even if it’s only for a short walk around the office. And the same goes for posture here too, so use a chair that offers good lower back support and keep your feet planted firmly on the ground. Your computer screen should be at eye level.
• Lifting - The majority of back injuries come from lifting objects incorrectly, so be especially mindful of this. Use the proper form when lifting … bend at the knees, keep your back straight, and hold the object close to your body, then do the reverse when setting it down.
• Sleeping - Sure, we all love to fall asleep curled up in our soft blankets, but is your sleeping position hurting your back? Before you lay down, make sure your mattress and pillow support your neck and spine and avoid sleeping on your stomach as much as possible!

The Best Tip of All

Getting regular adjustments by your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic is the best tip of all for maintaining a healthy spine! The adjustments you receive will place your spine in proper alignment and will remove any joint restrictions or irritations that may be causing you pain and discomfort. In addition to that, your overall health and wellness will improve too! So my tip to you is this: head on in today! With more than 400 locations nationwide, no appointment necessary, and convenient weekend hours, it couldn’t be any easier!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Portland, Ore.