SOMA Living November 2024

FROM THE DOCTOR MINDING YOUR POSTURE Working on your feet all day can be taxing, affecting you from head to toe. You support your entire weight while squatting, stretching, and bending, which may leave you sore in your neck, shoulders, and lower back. Your legs might feel exhausted, and your feet may throb. Fortunately, one solution doesn’t require quitting your job. It simply involves standing up straight and improving your posture. Most of us tend to slouch, and with many spending increased time at home, good posture becomes even more essential. You might not think about sitting upright throughout the day, making it easy to slump over your computer or while watching videos. Posture includes not only how you sit and stand but also how you move and hold your body during every activity, including sleep. By paying more attention to posture, you can reduce your risk of various aches, pains, balance issues, and even breathing problems. Hearing that you should improve your posture and knowing how to do it are two different things. Here are some tips: SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS • When you notice slouching, take a breath and straighten up.

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• Lift your shoulders, then push them down and back.

• Keep your chin parallel to the floor.

• Distribute your weight on the balls of your feet when standing and slightly bend your knees. For extra help, schedule a postural assessment with the professionals at South Orange Chiropractic Center.

Stephen Levine D.C. South Orange Chiropractic Center SouthOrangeChiropractic.com Phone: 973.761.0022

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