Make Your Back Matter

Do you spend most of your day sitting, whether it’s at work, in the car, on public transport, or watching TV? Well, you’re not alone. Almost all of us will suffer from back pain at some point in our lives. In fact, low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

How do you know if you have bad posture?

• When you look at yourself straight on in the mirror, one shoulder looks higher than the other.

• If you stand with your back against the wall, you have to push your head back to get it to touch the wall.

What contributes to bad posture?

• Poor sitting and standing habits

• Obesity

• Poor work environment

• Pregnancy

• Weak core muscles (abs)

• High-heeled shoes

• Tight muscles; decreased flexibility

There are a number of exercises and stretches that can help improve posture and spinal health. More information is available at www.chiropractic.on.ca. You can also locate a chiropractor on this site.

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