Healthy lifestyle tips

1. Set aside time each day for complete mental and physical relaxation, and keep an attitude of gratitude.


2. Avoid sitting in soft, overstuffed chairs and crossing your legs at the knees which could aggravate an existing hip or low back condition.

3. When working at a computer have your chair set for your height, the monitor straight ahead of you, and the mouse close to you so are not overreaching and straining your shoulder.

4. If you are studying or doing paperwork at a desk avoid a sharp forward angle of your head which can strain your neck.

5. Avoid neck strain from cradling a telephone between your head and shoulders. Speaker phone or headsets are a better option.

6. When purchasing rubber soled shoes, place them on a flat surface next to each other and look at the back of the shoe to see if there is a difference in the height of the heels which can cause or aggravate existing knee/hip/spinal problems.

7. If your shoes have uneven heel wear, or one foot flares out, these are signs of arch issues. Our office offers chiropractic manipulation to the ankle to help correct the arches and custom fit orthotics.

8. For an acute joint sprain promptly ice, elevate and rest the affected area, if it does not require emergency medical treatment see a chiropractor to check for proper alignment.

9.To maintain proper posture when lifting, face the object, bend at the knees, and avoid twisting your torso.

10. Do not read or watch T.V. while lying in bed with your head propped at a sharp angle,and don't lie on a couch with your head propped on the arm rest.

11. A good pillow will have your forehead and chin level, avoid sleeping on your stomach and keep your arms down by your side.
A good postion is to sleep on your back or on your sides with both legs drawn up to the same height.

12. For men avoid wearing a wallet in the back pocket of your pants, every time you sit you are placing uneven pressure on your hips which can cause low back problems.