Perfect Posture is important year round
Did you know May is Perfect Posture Month? This is a perfect chance to increase your aware-ness of the health benefits of good posture.
But there's no need to wait until May to check your posture. Posture is important for year round good health. Good posture can help you feel more energetic. It can decrease many of the minor aches and pains we experience. And it can help you look younger too.
lead to changes in the curves of the spine, causing misaligned vertebrae and nerve irritation. Poor posture can upset the natural balance between the muscles and ligaments, forcing the ligaments to take on more stress and become stretched.
But the good news is that poor posture can be corrected. Together with your doctor of chiropractic, you can work to achieve perfect posture.
If you enjoy bicycling, you should definitely adopt the habit of wearing a helmet every time you ride. Only 2-10 percent of all bicyclists actually wear protective headgear. But statistics show that 75 per-cent of bicycle related deaths are due to head injuries. Since the purpose of a helmet is to help prevent head injuries, it's important to choose the proper headgear.
First, it's important to check your posture regularly. There are a number of simple tests you can do at home in front of a mirror or standing against a wall that might show you problem areas. Ask your doctor of chiropractic for his/her advice and guidance.
There are a few specific qualities to look for when shopping for a helmet. The outer shell should be hard enough to withstand severe impact. There should be an inner liner made of polystyrene foam at least half an inch thick for proper shock absorbency. The helmet should also have a strong chinstrap made out of nylon.
Proper ventilation and fit are important too. A helmet should have air holes to allow cool air
Poor posture can develop because of accidents or falls which throw the spine out of alignment. Poor posture can also develop from environmental habits such as poor working conditions or from bad habits such as slumping in your chair.
Poor posture is unhealthy for a number of reasons. Under certain conditions, poor posture can crowd your internal organs and decrease the supply of blood and oxygen to your organs and nerves. Poor posture can also
Also, visit your Doctor of chiropractic periodically for spinal checkups and postural evaluation for your-self and your children. A specialist in spinal care, your chiropractor can give professional attention to restore the normal curves of your spine- Your doctor of chiropractic can also advise you on steps to take to avoid further postural problems, based on your particular imbalance.
So don't wait until May to
Straighten Up and Stay Healthy.
flow while riding with minimal perspiration. As for proper fit, when a helmet is strapped on it should not be removable. Finally, a helmet should be certified for safety by the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American National Standards Institute. These organizations place ratings stickers inside helmets, ranging from good to excellent.
Purchasing and wearing a bicycle helmet will help insure you a pleasurable and safe ride time after time.