The New Year brings about a fresh start and new beginning, but for those that suffer from back pain, it is just more time spent suffering. If you are in need of back pain relief, here are our top New Year’s Resolutions.
Improve Your Posture
Standing, sitting, and even laying down with proper posture can help protect your spine and keep it healthy. Poor posture puts added stress on your back and can cause it to become misaligned. To prevent back pain from poor posture, avoid hunching your shoulders, slouching, or bending sideways while standing up.
Exercise More
Exercise isn’t just for losing weight! Strengthening your core muscles can help reduce chronic pain in your back and reduce the risk of back injuries. Make a resolution to exercise at least two times per week and focus on exercises that strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. If you spend the majority of your day sitting at a desk, be sure to get up and stretch regularly. To learn what exercises will be best for you, just ask during your next adjustment.
Eat a Healthy Diet
A healthy diet that is high in calcium and vitamin D and full of antioxidants can help build a strong spine. Deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D can lead to problems including osteoporosis, which is a common cause of back pain in older women. Additionally, a diet full of nutrient-dense foods can help your body (and spine) heal faster.
Get Adjusted at Bird Chiropractic
Back pain isn’t something you just have to live with. There are a variety of treatments available that can help reduce if not altogether eliminate back pain. Start the year off right and take the first step toward treating your pain with chiropractic care at Bird Chiropractic. To request an appointment with your local Voorhees chiropractor, just click here.
