The American Chiropractic Association provided a list of some different tips that can be used while you are sitting, standing or lying down to help you maintain a good posture.
Sitting Down: Make sure to keep your feet flat on the floor and don’t cross your legs. Your knees should be at the level of your hips and should be pulled away from the chair slightly. Relax your shoulders and keep your forearms parallel to the ground. Lastly, try to avoid sitting for long periods of time, take a break and walk around every once in awhile.
Standing: Most of your weight should be on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent and feet shoulder width apart. If you are standing for a long period of time you can gradually shift your weight from your toes to your heels. Let your arms hang down in a relaxed position and stand tall with your shoulders pulled back and your stomach tucked in.
Laying Down: Most importantly, find the right mattress for you and make sure to sleep with a pillow and try to avoid sleeping on your stomach. If you prefer to sleep on your side then put a pillow between your legs, or if you prefer to sleep on your back then place a pillow under your knees.
These are just some quick tips that you can use to help your maintain the proper posture. You can read more information here or visit a Chiropractor to help you analyze your posture.
Most people know that it is important to maintain a good posture when you are standing, sitting and even lying down. However, not everyone knows about some of the problems that can arise from having an abnormal posture. Here is a list of a few things that can be caused by having bad posture:
- Headaches
- TMJ Disorder
- Fibromyalgia
- Bone Deformation
- Disc Degeneration
- Visceral Disorders
- Pain Syndromes
- Altered Biomechanics
These are just a few of the problems that can arise from having an abnormal posture. If you think that your posture might not be correct you can visit a doctor of chiropractic and they can evaluate your posture. Also, make sure to check back tomorrow for some tips on how to maintain a good posture.
The Topic for this week is Diversified Chiropractic Technique.
We researched a lot of information about the background of the diversified technique, how the adjustments are performed, what to expect from a diversified Chiropractor and much more. Make sure to check out this topic of the week to see if diversified is a good technique for you and make sure to check back next week for another interesting Chiropractic technique.
Read more about Diversified Chiropractic.
Controlling Morning Sickness
If you are in your first trimester of pregnancy, CONGRATS!! You are probably excited, exhausted, and a bit nauseas. Try to relax, it will be over soon. In the mean time, here are some helpful hints that may help to fight off that nausea sooner!
- Eat small meals often
- Stay away from spicy or garlicky foods (any food that “stays with you” will be a nuisance)
- Try to stay hydrated. This is highly important but often times hard to do!
- Relax and take naps as much as possible
- Try aloe water. 2 oz a day
- Keep a small snack with you at all times (like saltine crackers)
- Before stepping out of bed in the morning, lay there for about 10 minutes and munch on some crackers
- Ginger ale may help to relax your stomach and reduce the nausea
- Try to get fresh air, you may feel too sick to exercise but at least try to go for a walk each day
- B6 and magnesium have been helpful for some women. The recommended dose is 100 mg B6 and 400 mg Magnesium
Fight PMS, the natural way!!
Looking for a natural remedy to get rid of your monthly PMS pain? Well, we found a few! The fruit of chasteberry tree ( vitex agnus castus) was shown in a study to relieve some symptoms of PMS. There is also evening primrose oil which has had fantastic results as well as gingko biloba. These are both plant extracts that have been promoted as remedies for these monthly annoyances as well. B6, calcium, and magnesium have been shown to alleviate symptoms, too. Some other non supplemental ways to try and fight the cramps is some good old exercise! This allows your muscles to relax and get blood flowing better. Also, heat packs are a girls best friend during that time of the month. Don’t forget to take in plenty of water as well!
The topic for this week is the Chiropractic technique known as Gonstead.
We researched a lot of information about what is involved in the Gonstead technique, what kind of adjustments you might expect, how the technique began, and how patients have improved with the use of Gonstead. If you are unsure what technique your chiropractor uses make sure to read this topic of the week and check out the topics for the next month where we will discuss many other techniques.
Read more about the Gonstead technique here.
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