General health tips

• Get plenty of rest in the evening with about 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Sleeping on your back or side is best.
• Practice good posture. Walk erect, tuck chin in, shoulders back, stomach in. Stand tall, walk tall, sit tall, think tall .
• Practice deep breathing every day with plenty of fresh air. Feel your stomach expand on inhalation.
• Exercise daily. Moderate exercise daily is more beneficial than a single strenuous work out.
• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, not substitutes like tea or coffee.
• Eat healthily; a big breakfast, light lunch and moderate dinner. Include fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy amounts of protein.
• Set aside a special time at least once a day for complete mental and physical relaxation.

When experiencing pain...

• Listen to your body. Pain is a warning that should not be ignored.
• Avoid any one posture for prolonged periods since this may lead to a slower recovery.
• If possible move around frequently.
• Use a cold pack in the early acute stages of pain - not heat - to reduce inflammation.
• Avoid heavy lifting, twisting, pushing, pulling or quick jerking. If it hurts, do not do it.
• Do not persist in taking pain relieving medication.
• Consult your chiropractor.