Be kind to your spine during summer activities
Back Talk — Monica S. Nowak, D.C.
July, 15, 2010
Summer fun is here — and so is summer yardwork. Be kind to your spine and take the proper precautions when working hard in your backyard.
First, hydrate. Your body is 70-percent water and your nervous system is 90-percent water. Water feeds your body, your discs, your ligaments, your joints.
Position yourself properly. Being bent over, kneeling for long periods of time or lifting and hauling heavy objects can put a strain on your back, shoulders and neck. Bend your knees when lifting; use a kneeling board or stool; and get help with the big stuff.
Rest. Take breaks. Stretch before any strenuous activities and in between doing them. Warming up your muscles can significantly reduce your chance of injuring yourself. The job may take you a little longer, but your back will thank you in the long run.
And, finally: get adjusted. Visit your local chiropractor to realign your spine and get that much-needed muscle work done to balance out all that summer “fun.”
People too often put more care and attention into their cars and homes than their own bodies. We only have one and if you take care of your body, it will take care of you.
The Chiropractic Center of Canaan was established 22 years ago and was recently acquired by Monica S. Nowak, DC, and Peter Markowicz, DC.
