Tired of living with neck or back pain? Dr. Richard Walker at Walker Chiropractic in Parker, CO provides chiropractic techniques and tips to help.
Chiropractic Tips for Neck and Back Pain
You might not be able to avoid every cause of neck and back pain, but you can greatly reduce your risk of experiencing them. Dr. Walker at Walker Chiropractic in Parker, CO shares a few tips to help.
Sit Up Straight
If you’re like many people, you heard those words plenty when you were growing up – so much so that you probably don’t want to hear them now. However, practicing good posture can prevent neck and back pain. Poor posture puts undue stress on the spine, resulting in tension, misalignment, and other issues.
Strengthen Your Core
Your core muscles support your body. When they are weak, they have a hard time doing that job, which can easily lead to injury and pain. Keeping it strong can prevent these injuries, as well as help you naturally practice better posture.
Stretch It Out
Stretching your back and neck each day is a great way to relieve tension. Aim to stretch in the morning and after work, at least. If you can fit in a stretch before bed, too, you can sleep more restfully.
Eat Well
Eating a balanced diet means that you are fueling your body properly and that it’s getting foods with anti-inflammatory properties. In addition to fighting illness and disease, this can prevent injuries, headaches, neck pain, and back pain.
Stay Active
Neck and back pain is typically more common in people who lead sedentary lifestyles, so it’s important that you stay active. However, exercising too much or too hard can lead to injuries, so you want to find gentle exercises. Yoga provides a full body stretch while still strengthening the body. It also helps reduce stress, which can prevent tension in the neck.
Wear Supportive Shoes
What you wear on your feet can impact your body all the way to your head. It’s essential that you wear shoes that fit your feet properly and support them. Custom orthotics are also a good idea, as they are designed specifically for the structure of your feet.
Visit Your Chiropractor
A chiropractor isn’t just there when you are in pain. They can also help you prevent pain. Through regular adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and other techniques, they can help you keep your spine as healthy as possible.
Prevent neck and back pain by calling (303) 877-3657 to schedule a chiropractic appointment with Dr. Walker at Walker Chiropractic in Parker, CO today.
