Tips To Help Your Healing ~~~~~Naturally~~~~~ Part 1

Natural herbs, spices, and oils are not the only remedy you should be consious about when healing. Your everyday practices and routines can have a direct impact on your healing.


Vehicles
- Sit on the edge of the seat when getting in, then swing both legs together, pivoting on an axis.
-Do Not put one leg in first then sit down heavily.
-If lenght of seat is to close to the dashboard, move it back, when getting out so it's ready when getting back in. Particularly important for patients with low back problems.

The Phone
-Switch hands when using the phone.
-Do not cradle the phone in the crook of your neck. It will destabilize the cervical spine and require more care.
-Secretarial and salespeople who use the phone a should look inyo purchasing a light weight headset.

Lifting
-Everyone knows the correct way to lift; most of us don't do it!
-There are cirumstances where it is difficult to lift correctly, particularly getting bags in or out of the car. The bumper does not allow one to bend the knees. Bring the grocery bag to you first and lift carefully.
- If it is repetitive lifting, make it Easier! Take breaks. Use equipment to help.

Posture
Correct posture, or the attempt, should be part of the healing patients' regimen.
-Sitting should be upright, not slouched.
-Walking be with the head level or slightly elevated, not looking at the ground.
-If good posture can not be maintained, use cushions, upright chairs, or other equipment to assist you.
- If it is repettive lifting, make it easier! Take breaks. Use equipment to help.

Beds
- Waterbeds tend to become a problem once the patient has initiated spinal care. Among the several reasons why waterbeds irritate healing spines are temperature and lack of support.
-Prior to begining chiropractic care, a combination of spine -related problems, poor pillow, and poor beds will still allow rest. After initiation of care, a good pillow, bed, and chairs are essential for getting rest and healing.
-Sleep on a firm mattress, preferably one whhich neither too hard or too soft, but just firm enough to hold your body level, while soft enough that your shoulders and hips depress into the mattress.

For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Morris Family Chiropractic at
440-639-9171 or visit our website at http://www.morriswellness.com/