Do and Don't positions to avoid spinal diseases

Be aware of the positions in your everyday life such as sitting, standing or sleeping to avoid spinal problems.

Your everyday-life positions like sitting, sleeping, driving, standing or lifting may affect your spine health if they are not performed correctly. Overtime, improper postures can lead to spinal diseases such as herniated discs, bone spurs, tight joints, tendon inflammation, etc.

However if the problems are diagnosed and treated in time, they can be fixed. Adjust your posture along with chiropractic and physical therapy treatments are effective ways that can improve 60 – 70% of the situation.

These are 5 common postures that you should do and shouldn’t do to get a healthy spine:

Image 1. Lifting

Image 2. Standing/ Walking

Image 3. Driving

Image 4. Sitting

Image 1. Sleeping