Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, Your North Phoenix Chiropractor, Suggests “Back to Basics” for Spine Health

October was National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM), and with this national campaign, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) helps to raise awareness of the benefits of chiropractic care. This year the focus was on opioid prescriptions for pain. Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, your Northern Phoenix chiropractor (serving Anthem, Cave Creek, and Carefree AZ), would like to share with you some points from this year’s message.

Most people think of chiropractors just as someone who only adjusts their spine. In fact, their training actually encompasses therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises to reduce pain. Many chiropractors also have extensive studies in nutritional, dietary and life counseling, in addition to tips for maintaining a healthy spine. A chiropractor’s desire is to identify and help treat the problem and not just medicate to cover the pain.

A healthy spine is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle. Because many people suffer spine pain, it is important to understand how to keep it healthy by looking at the basics. Following simple posture, lifting practices, along with a healthy lifestyle can keep your back in good shape.

Let’s look at some basic guidelines:

• Standing
• Keep one foot slightly in front of the other to keep pressure off lower back
• Keep head level
• Shift your weight if you have to stand a long time
• Lifting
• Don’t twist when you lift
• Use your legs to lift, not your back
• If it’s too heavy, get someone to help you
• Sleeping
• Sleeping on your side is much better for your back
• Try a pillow between your knees to reduce pressure on back
• Don’t sleep in a position that makes your back hurt (listen to your body)

These suggestions are mainly to reduce stress to the back or the reoccurrence of injury. Even when following all of these guidelines, you may find that you have back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs and headaches. When this happens, be assured that Chiropractic Rehab and Neurology, North Phoenix’s chosen chiropractor, is there to help! Just give us a call at 623-587-0277 or visit our website at http://www.chirorehabcenter.com for more information.

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