Spinal Health Week 19- 25th May - Keeping Your Spine Healthy!

Keeping Your Spine Healthy

 

In our last post we talked about the importance of keeping your spine healthy and what it means to the overall health of your body. Now, let’s explore the simple measures you can put in place to help keep your spine in top shape.

• Take regular breaks from sitting to walk around and stretch to reduce pressure on the spine.
• Maintain a healthy posture whilst sitting and standing.
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the load on your spine.
• Sleep on your side with your knees slightly bent and preferably with a pillow between your knees.
• Avoid twisting when lifting heavy items and always bend from your knees, not your waist.

 

Check out the Chiropractors' Association of Australia's Website to find out more about the simple things you can do to look after your spine. 

Talk to Alisa to see how she can help you get on your way to optimal health!

 

Spinal Health Week 19-25 May 2014

Your Spine and Your Health

Have you ever wondered if your spine is really that important to the overall health of your body? Isn’t the spine’s job just to keep us walking upright?

The simple answer is no. While our spine is responsible for obvious functions such as walking, sitting and bending, it is actually the cornerstone to our overall health and ability to function well. Here’s why:

 

·         Your spine supports your head, neck, shoulders and pelvis; the major structures of your body.

 

·         It protects your central nervous system (located in your spinal cord) which is responsible for the control and functioning of every cell, tissue and organ in your body.

 

·         Hundreds of muscles, ligaments and tendons are attached to your spine.

 

·         It is literally the “backbone” to the healthy function of your body!

 

Book in a check-up with Alisa this month to see how she can help you achieve better spinal health and, ultimately, your best overall health.