If you’ve already made chiropractic care part of your regular healthcare routine, give yourself a pat on the back. You have made great strides in improving your overall health and wellness. But to get the most benefit out of your chiropractic adjustments, you need to take care of your body between adjustments. Here are our tips.
Stay Hydrated
Proper hydration is important no matter what. The reason you hear so many healthcare professionals emphasizing this point is because most people simply don’t drink enough water. Think about this: your body is mostly made up of water, so it needs proper hydration to function and heal properly. This is especially important for the spine, as the spinal discs located between vertebrae are almost completely made of water, meaning hydration affects the health and movement of your entire spine. If you don’t drink enough water, your spine won’t be able to function properly. Make a goal of consuming ½ your body weight in ounces every day. So, if you weigh 180 pounds, try to drink around 90 ounces of water each day.
Stay Active
To maintain a healthy spine, you’ve got to keep moving. Without regular movement, your body could suffer from a loss of mobility. If you aren’t already exercising regularly, start small. You can take a stroll around your neighborhood, a bike ride, or start a stretching routine. Stretching is a great way to benefit the health of your spine. A simple stretch routine when you wake up in the morning or before you go to bed at night (or both!) will greatly improve your spinal health. With as little as 10 minutes of stretching every day, you will notice improvement. Imagine what 15 minutes per day could accomplish!
Stay Balanced
If you take a moment to really think about it, you’ll probably realize that many people don’t live very balanced lives. For some, that means holding the same position for a long period of time, like sitting at a desk for long hours while working. Long periods of inactivity can cause serious issues for your spine and just because you can sit for a long time doesn’t mean you should. Many people sit for hours every day and don’t experience symptoms, but that doesn’t mean it’s a healthy choice.
A simple fix is to get up and stretch every 45 minutes or take a short walk. If you are unable to do that, we can recommend work-friendly stretches next time you come into Bird Chiropractic.
Chiropractic adjustments can be beneficial for your health in many ways and it’s important to make your health a priority between adjustments to fully reap the rewards. To learn more about how your local Voorhees Township chiropractor can help you, click here to request an appointment.
