Chiropractic and the Spine

Jun 11, 2019
“Live Better, We’ve Got Your Back”.

Our spine is a sophisticated structure composed of bones, muscles, tendons and ligaments. We can sprain ligaments, strain muscles (well tendons really,) rupture discs and irritate joints – all of which can cause back pain.

While we can all understand how accidents and sports injuries can cause back pain, sometimes even the simplest of movements (like picking a pencil up from the floor) can produce painful results. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity and emotional stress can cause or complicate back pain.

Back pain can also directly result from a number of other health conditions such as kidney stones, kidney infections or osteoporosis. As spinal experts, chiropractors are trained to differentiate the cause of your back pain and make the appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.

The best way to manage back pain, is to avoid it in the first place!

Tips to Prevent Back Pain

– Maintain a healthy diet and weight
– Remain active, under the supervision of your chiropractor
– Avoid prolonged inactivity, such as sitting and bed rest
– Warm-up or stretch before physical activity (gardening, exercise, etc.)
– Maintain proper posture
– Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes
– Sleep on a mattress with appropriate firmness
– Ensure that your computer workstation is ergonomically correct
– Do not stand bent forward at the waist for prolonged periods of time
– When lying on your back, place a pillow under your knees
– When laying on your side, place a pillow between your bent knees
– Lift correctly:

o Lift with your knees
o Keep the object close to your body
o Do not twist when lifting, do not twist while bending down

For over 115 years, chiropractors have specialized in promoting healthy spines. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your spinal health, do not hesitate to contact Family Chiropractic Plus at www.familychiroplus.com or visit us at 3862 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL.
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