By Elinor Hain


Bad habits may be hard to break, but that does not mean that you have to give up. Unfortunately, things such as bad posture wreak havoc on your back by throwing your spine out of alignment. Over time, even minor bad habits such as skipping your daily workout can add up to serious pain as you age.

On the positive side, a number of back problems can be overcome by practicing good habits. The chiropractic professional can help with the techniques and support which help you to stick with breaking bad habits and replacing them with good habits. Good back habits improve your ability to move comfortably.

Parents and siblings are constantly telling family members to stand up straight, or don't slouch. When poor posture becomes a habit, the chiropractor can show you a picture that will demonstrate what slumping and slouching looks like. The chiro professional can then offer suggestions about how to eliminate the slouching and slumping when you walk or sit. Good posture is relatively simple to learn.

Once you have been shown how to stand with proper posture, you can practice your new stance as you move throughout the day. Sitting and standing correctly helps take the pressure off of your spine so that you experience less pain.

Another bad habit is a sedentary lifestyle. "Couch potatoes" will often find that their tendons and muscles have become stiff and painful, even when the movements are simple. Another risk is pulling a muscle in your back because it is not used to supporting your weight or your sudden movements.

Improvement in the amount of movement enjoyed each day will improve the overall health and wellness. Chiropractors can teach you special exercises to make the back muscles stronger and more flexible.

Life is all about self-improvement, and correcting just a few bad habits is effective for reducing pain and preventing injuries to your spine. By working with a person who understands how to show you the proper way to stand and stretch your muscles, you can achieve a better overall state of wellness.




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