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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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Yoga and the Spine

March 3rd, 2012

The Sanskrit word for the spine in yoga is “Brahma Danda”, which can be literally translated into “the walking stick of the lord”. This implies that it is as essential for the body as a walking stick can be. A fit, strong and well aligned spine is crucial in leading a healthy and pain free life, therefore there are a number of yoga asanas that are specifically targeted to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of the back and spine of the yogi. These asanas assist in strengthening as well as increasing flexibility of the entire spinal column in order to eliminate any back related health issues that already exist or might arise.

The spinal column is divided in three major portions which consist of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar areas. All three bear the stress induced by the body but in different ways. The cervical part consists of the seven vertebrae » Read more: Yoga and the Spine

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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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