Protecting your spinal adjustment can be as simple as keeping a positive attitude to as difficult as breaking bad habits. Whatever the case may be, you'll find a healthy reward when you act on the following suggestions for good spinal balance. It all depends on you.
- Follow the schedule of appointments that we have set up for you. There is no substitution for carefully timed chiropractic treatment.
- Avoid physical and mental stress before and after each adjustment. The more relaxed you are, the better your adjustment will hold.
- Follow faithfully all home care instructions for your condition. These may include such things as specific exercises, lifting instructions, etc.
- Sleep on your back or on your side, never on your stomach. Ideally, you should have your neck supported while you sleep so your head is in a neutral position. To lessen the stress on your lower back, place a pillow under your knees (while on your back) or between your knees (while on your side).
- Sit straight while in a chair, making sure that the lower back is supported. Do not cross your legs except at your ankles.
- Lift properly. Bend at the knees while keeping the back straight.
- Do your best to maintain a cheerful attitude. Avoid, if you can, stressful situations. Set aside at least one time each day for complete mental and physical relaxation. This is a good lifetime habit for the restoration and maintenance of normal health.
- Don’t be in a hurry. Ligaments and muscles must have time to re-train themselves to support the re-aligned vertebrae. This is a natural process that can’t be rushed.
- Please feel free to ask any questions that you have about your health or wellness. We are here to help you understand the best way to take care of your spinal condition.
- If there is a change in your condition, for better or worse, tell us.
- Please tell others! There are many people with the same problem that you chose a chiropractor to correct. Our mission as chiropractors is to make this a better world for everyone.
