{"id":555,"date":"2019-10-09T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=555"},"modified":"2019-10-09T17:50:54","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:50:54","slug":"happy-national-chiropractic-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/happy-national-chiropractic-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy National Chiropractic Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>October is National\nChiropractic Month, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited. This is a month to reflect\non how the daily things we do affect our spine and overall wellness. As we head\ninto the fall and winter seasons, it\u2019s more important than ever to keep up\nactive routines that help us feel our best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of National\nChiropractic Month, we\u2019ve compiled some official (and awesome) tips from the\nAmerican Chiropractic Association about how to maintain a healthy spine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STANDING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When standing, keep one foot slightly in front\nof the other, with your knees slightly bent. This position helps to take the\npressure off your low back.<\/li><li>Keep your head level. Your earlobes should be\nin line with your shoulders. Do not push your head forward, backward or to the\nside.<\/li><li>Shift your weight from your toes to your heels,\nor one foot to the other, if you have to stand for a long time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LIFTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>At all times, avoid twisting while lifting.\nTwisting is one of the most dangerous movements for your spine, especially\nwhile lifting. <\/li><li>If the item is too heavy to lift, pushing it is\neasier on your back than pulling it. Whenever possible, use your legs, not your\nback or upper body, to push the item.<\/li><li>If you must lift a heavy item, get someone to\nhelp you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SITTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Keep your knees slightly lower than your hips,\nwith your head up and back straight.<\/li><li>Avoid rolling your shoulders forward\n(slouching). <\/li><li>Try to maintain the natural curve in your low\nback.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REACHING\n&amp; BENDING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When reaching for something above shoulder\nlevel, stand on a stool. Straining to reach such objects may not only hurt your\nmid-back and neck, but it can also bring on shoulder problems.<\/li><li>Do NOT bend over at the waist to pick up items\nfrom the floor or a table.<\/li><li>Instead, kneel down on one knee, as close as\npossible to the item you are lifting, with the other foot flat on the floor and\npick the item up.<\/li><li>Or bend at the knees, keep the item close to\nyour body, and lift with your legs, not your back.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SLEEPING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Sleeping on your back puts approximately 50\npounds of pressure on your spine. Other positions, such as a side position, may\nbe better.<\/li><li>Placing a pillow under your knees while lying\non your back cuts the pressure on your spine roughly in half.<\/li><li>Lying on your side with a pillow between your\nknees may also reduce the pressure on your back.<\/li><li>Never sleep in a position that causes a portion\nof your spine to hurt. Most often, your body will tell you what position is\nbest.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When texting, bring your arms up in front of\nyour eyes so that you don\u2019t need to look down to see the screen.<\/li><li>When using a computer or mobile device, look\ndown with your eyes, and if you wear glasses, make sure you also can scan the\nentire screen without moving your head.<\/li><li>When sitting at a device, make sure your feet\nare firmly flat on the floor or footrest with your knees lower than your hips.\nMake sure you can use the device without reaching.<\/li><li>Never pinch the phone between your ear and\nshoulder.<\/li><li>Use a headset to reduce shoulder strain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*All tips taken from the American Chiropractic Association.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these other great\nresources from the ACA!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acatoday.org\/Portals\/60\/NCHM%202017\/HealthyLiving_Walking.pdf\">Walking:\nOne Step at a Time<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acatoday.org\/Portals\/60\/Docs\/Patients\/Patient%20Fact%20Sheets\/HealthyLiving_PreventingJointInjuries.pdf\">Joint\nHealth and Proper Movement Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acatoday.org\/Portals\/60\/Docs\/Patients\/Patient%20Fact%20Sheets\/HealthyLiving_fallprevent.pdf\">Preventing\nFalls<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is National Chiropractic Month, and we couldn\u2019t be more excited. This is a month to reflect on how the daily things we do affect our spine and overall wellness. 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