Ten tips for keeping your back healthy

Ten tips for keeping your back healthy

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Follow a healthy diet.
3. Maintain good posture.
4. Stretch your spine before and after sports.
5. Don’t overload your back pack or shoulder bag.
6. Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting.
7. Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder.
8. Sleep on your back or side, not on your stomach.
9. Invest in a good chair, pillow, and mattress. It’s worth it!
10. Have regular spinal check-ups.

From the Ontario Chiropractic Association