Suggestions To Follow During Your Chiropractic Care

After your adjustments take a short walk, 5-10 minutes is perfect.
Drink plenty of water, at least 8 glasses per day.
Eat simple, unrefined foods.
Quit smoking, smoking affects the blood supply to the joints of your spine, so they degenerate faster.
Keep your wallet out of your back pocket when sitting, especially when driving.
When lifting, keep your back straight; bend your knees and let your legs bear the strain. Hold the object lifted as close to your body as possible.
Participate in simple exercises to strengthen your body, but avoid jarring activities which place stress on your neck and spine, ask us about the "Straighten Up Australia" program.
Watch your posture at all times; stand tall, sit tall, sleep tall and think tall.
Avoid rubbing, probing or poking in the areas your chiropractor adjusts.
Avoid sudden twists or turns of movement beyond normal limits of motion, especially of the neck.
Avoid extreme bending of your spine in any direction; avoid stretching reaching or other overhead work. Be particularly careful when brushing or shampooing your hair.
Avoid bending or stooping sharply to pick up objects; rather, bend your knees to minimise the strain on your lower back.

Rest, Relaxation and Sleep

Set aside a special time each day for complete mental and physical relaxation. This is important in the restoration – as well as maintenance – of normal health.
When sitting, choose a chair that has adequate firmness to hold your weight comfortably, and then sit straight. Avoid too soft, over stuffed chairs. Recliner chairs are acceptable if they are constructed so that when your reclining your back is in a normal, straight position.
Cross you legs only at the ankles not at the knees. Crossing your legs at the knees could aggravate an existing back condition as well as interfere with the circulation to the lower limbs.
Be sure to get plenty of sleep to allow your body to recuperate and repair
Sleep on a firm mattress, preferably one which is neither too hard nor too soft, but just firm enough to hold your body