World Spine Day is October 16 — a day to recognize the importance of our spine and champion spine health across the globe! How important is your spine? Well, we use the word “backbone” metaphorically to mean ‘the most central, integral, and important part’ of an entity or structure — so that tells you something!
Read moreAnterior Pelvic Tilt
Anterior Pelvic Tilt is a common postural misalignment causing excessive arching of the low back and protrusion of the lower abdomen and hips forward that can be caused by prolonged periods of sitting. While a slight anterior tilt is normal and optimal for alignment, more forward tilt can put increased pressure on rest of the body. A shift in the position at the pelvis affects our posture, our gait, our digestive function, and travels up the length of the spine to produce compensating shifts in the shoulders and neck, even the bones of the skull.
Read moreWorld Spine Day: Be Kind to Your Spine
Today is World Spine Day! This day is dedicated to the importance of spinal health and well-being. With an estimated one billion people worldwide suffering from back pain, it is the biggest single cause of disability on the planet. Prevention is key and World Spine Day encourages people to take steps to be kind to their spines.
Read moreAdd Movement to Your Winter
This time of year can be rough for those of us that like to get our movement in outdoors. Here are some good ways to add movement into your day when it’s cold and wet outside:
1. Make your meetings walking or standing meetings. Take a stroll with your colleagues around the office while you talk or just stand around the conference table while you meet.
2. Take stretch breaks. Spend 5-10 minutes twice a day stretching out your back, neck, hips, and shoulders. You can bend forward to touch your toes then grab the opposite elbow and gently sway side to side.
3. Foam Roll in the evenings while watching your favorite shows. Even just a few minutes on the foam roller every day will help loosen up tight, stiff muscles.
4. Add incidental movement to your day by taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking your car at the far end of the parking lot.
5. Stand at a counter while you eat your lunch instead of sitting.
6. Walk around while you take your phone calls.
Tips for a Healthy Spine
Suffering from Tech Neck? Check out this video for tips on a healthy spine.