How to Keep Your Spine Happy

When your spine is happy, life is easier. A happy spine moves better, experiences less pain, and recovers from injury more quickly.

So, what can you do to make sure your spine is happy? Follow these helpful tips.

Nourish your spine with healthy foods. A happy spine is a healthy spine-and healthy foods will help keep your spine well. As a general rule of thumb, your diet should consist of mostly foods that would ‘decay’ if left sitting out and unrefrigerated-things like veggies, grass-fed meats, and fruits. Foods high in calcium and other minerals needed for metabolic processes and bone creation are also great. Hydration is also key!

Give your spine support. This goes beyond sitting in an ergonomic chair. Supporting your spine relies on good posture and the strength and flexibility of your muscles and other connective tissue that helps to keep your body upright-particularly your “core”. A healthy, flexible core will help maintain proper posture. Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates and many other forms of functional exercise are great examples of how you can create and maintain excellent core function.

Use the right pillow at night. Not every pillow is created equal! When you climb into bed for the night, you want to use a pillow that supports the natural curve of your spine and neck, whether you sleep on your side or your back. We’ve had excellent results fitting our patients for pillows that do just that. You don’t wear the same size clothing as everyone else; pillows need to be appropriate for your size and build as well.

Wondering what else you can do to keep your spine happy? Make regular chiropractic care part of your wellness routine. Contact us today to book a visit.