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Ergonomic Tips on Enhancing Spine Health - Part 1

March 5th, 2012

Maintaining good sitting posture is the first step towards achieving good spine health. Bad sitting positions can literally and eventually cripple your body if you choose to ignore the fast developing symptoms like back pain, sore necks and shoulders and lower back pains. They could develop into more severe ailments like carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive strain injuries when ignored. The solution to correct bad sitting posture is essentially with ergonomic desk chairs.

That said, there are more ways than one in maintaining good spine health. You can start from having less load off your back. What this means is that you should lighten your backpacks or handbags whenever you make a trip out as this is would lessen the strain on your back and spine. » Read more: Ergonomic Tips on Enhancing Spine Health - Part 1

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Spinal Health

February 1st, 2012

There are 24 vertebrae, plus the sacrum and coccyx that make up the spine. Nerves from the spinal cord pass between the vertebrae, and they in turn send thousands of branches to every part of our body. These are the nerves that carry impulses (messages) to the millions of cells throughout the body. In affect they are the lines of communication between the brain and the cells. Spinal health is what we will be discussing. Maintaining a healthy spine for a Chiropractor is the number one priority. First you must get to know your body.

This means that you have to be aware of the way we sit, stand, walk, sleep, and how we perform our daily activities, both at work and play. Starting with a good night’s sleep will set you up for a pleasant day. Use a good firm mattress, but not one that is extremely hard as to prevent your body from it’s » Read more: Spinal Health

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Proactive Spinal Health Care

January 17th, 2012

We all have heard the saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is no more applicable than when dealing with your health. We understand that by taking a proactive approach to health we may reduce injury, disease, and sickness. A popular example practiced by most is dental care. We brush, rinse, floss (yes, we need to floss) and have our periodic check-ups with the dentist. We understand that if we don’t care for our teeth, we will lose them, a simple concept indeed.

We can apply this behavior and use it as a model for other health decisions. Adequate exercise, proper nutrition, and the need for rest all can be categorized as preventive practices for good health and well-being. Few could argue that statement. Until recently, this proactive approach has not been » Read more: Proactive Spinal Health Care

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