Saturday, August 22, 2015

Tips for a Healthy Spine

When your spine is in line, the rest of your body is in line. When your body is functioning at its optimal level, that makes you feel great. At Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center of San Rafael, CA, we want to remind our patients about the ways you can make sure your spine is in good health!


A heathy spine starts with good nutrition. Eating a balanced diet will make sure your whole body is getting the nutrients needed. If you have any special dietary restrictions, make sure you are getting the nutrients you are missing out on elsewhere in your diet. Along with healthy eating, a regular exercise program will also make sure your body is performing at its best.


Good posture is important for your spine in everything you do. While sitting, standing, and sleeping, your spine should be in the optimal position. Repeated bad posture can lead to straining your spine. When the body starts healing in a bad position, it is even harder to break that bad posture. Even lifting incorrectly once could cause injury that leads to poor healing.


If you smoke, the time to quit is always now. Tobacco smoke restricts the flow of blood to the tissues and nerves around the spine, so healing takes longer and pain is more present.


Following these tips can help you avoid injury to your spine and help you heal faster in the event of an injury. When your spine is healthy, your body can function as it should. To contact Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center of San Rafael, CA, call us at (415) 721-7520 or visit our website, www.summitchiro.net

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