Healthy Lifestyle

As a chiropractic patient, you are probably aware of the importance of maintaining proper posture, whether you are seated or standing. Good posture helps us to sit, stand, walk, and lie in positions that put the least strain on supporting ligaments and muscles. Proper posture helps bones and joints to be in correct alignment, which decreases the wear on joint surfaces, helps prevent muscle strain and back pain, and reduces the stress put on ligaments, allowing muscles to work more efficiently. With proper posture, you will reduce your risk of back pain and injury.

You probably don't give carrying around a heavy backpack, purse, or bag with you a second thought. However, that extra heavy baggage can cause your muscles to be off balance. The muscle tension accumulates and can eventually lead to spinal misalignment. Fortunately, we know what signs to look for:

So far, you've been doing great in keeping up with your New Year's Resolution to live a healthier lifestyle. Chiropractic visits are a part of your health care routine, and you're wondering what more you can do for the health of your spine. We've got a few suggestions that are easy to implement in your day-to-day activities.

The holidays are centered on relaxation, family time, and good food...which usually means more sweets and less gym time. If you happen to get a winter cough or cold, you're looking at using up those sick days you were trying to save for the New Year. Getting yourself on a better path to health (and more sick days in the bank) can be done with a few simple steps!

Every part of our body serves an important purpose, and the nervous system is no exception. The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that carry messages to and from the brain and spinal cord to various parts of the body. So, the healthier your nervous system is, the better your health. The nervous system is involved in everything from your ability to digest food, fight off sickness, read a good book, and so much more. When your nervous system becomes compromised, your ability to life life to the fullest is directly effected.

Everyone knows by now that eating healthy and keeping active are great for both your mind and your body. However, there are plenty of other things you can do to keep yourself feeling great as you age. Try these 6 things to keep your body young: