Tips for Spinal Health

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, which means most of us are going to surprise our loved ones with flowers, gifts, cards, and candy. Throughout the country, we spend millions of dollars on this day alone. Nonetheless, this year we would like you to show a little love to your spine. Your spinal health can impact your overall health and wellness. Here are our tips to avoid subluxations and love your back this Valentine’s Day!

Maintain Proper Posture

While Sitting — We spend a great deal of time sitting. Think about how you are sitting next time you sit down. Poor posture can cause significant pain in your lower back. Try to maintain a straight spine and support your shoulders. Your feet should be flat on the ground, your knees at a right angle, and your weight evenly distributed on your hips. By doing so, you will reduce the strain on your lower back and improve spinal health.

While Sleeping — Maintaining proper posture isn’t limited to sitting! Sleep helps the body recover and recharge itself after a long day. If you have good posture while sleeping, your body’s charging system will function optimally. Sleeping on the stomach can strain your spine and neck. You can help promote proper sleep posture by using support pillows for your neck and lower back. As opposed to sleeping on your stomach, sleeping on your side or back can be more beneficial for your spinal health. By keeping your spine supported and balanced in either of these positions, you can relieve pressure on your spine and allow your muscles to relax.

Manage Your Weight

Adding a few pounds to your weight may not seem like much to your overall health and wellness, but that weight adds up to increased stress on your spine. You can reduce back pain by strengthening the muscles in your abdomen and those surrounding your spine. When your muscles are weak, your spinal column supports the weight of your body alone, causing your spinal health to decline. Weight management can help your spine support your body weight.

Start Stretching

Getting the muscles warmed up by stretching before exercising is beneficial. Your muscles will be more flexible and less likely to sustain injuries while you exercise. Stretching is also helpful in relieving and managing back pain.

Visit Your Livingston County Chiropractor

Chiropractic care focuses on restoring the function of the spine by removing subluxations. When subluxations in the spine and joints are corrected, pain and tension are relieved throughout the entire body. So schedule your next chiropractic adjustment with Livingston County Chiropractic to show your back some love this Valentine’s Day — just click here to get started.

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