Postural fitness is one of the new buzz words of healthy lifestyle thinking – and for good reason.
Over 2 million Australians experience back problems every year and postural fitness is one of the most powerful ways to address preventative health.
Postural fitness means optimal spinal alignment. It gives you greater strength and endurance, better coordination and balance.
Postural fitness helps you lead an optimal healthy lifestyle; reduce muscle fatigue and improve your postural endurance.
May heralds the launch of Let’s Get Back to Our Best, a national initiative of the CAA that aims to encourage Australians to support more investment in Chiropractic care and research. As we all know, back pain has serious consequences for families, lifestyle and employment. People with back problems report 2.5 times more disorders, such as depression. To show your support for the campaign visit the Spinal Health Week Facebook page at www.facebook.com/spinalhealthweek .
Also as part of Spinal Health Week 2013, chiropractors at Impulse Chiropractic will be also encouraging patients and the Northern Beaches community to improve their postural fitness.
We suggest you pick an exercise plan to strengthen your core muscles such as pilates (to build strength and improve your breathing); or yoga (to develop good balance and flexibility) or swimming (to improve muscle endurance, strength and resilience).
In addition there are small changes you can make to your routine which will improve your postural fitness – at home, at work and in transit. Many of us spend long periods of time sitting.
Sitting too long can:
· – Increase the stress on the discs between your vertebrae;
· – Cause the natural curve in your back to deteriorate;
· – Reduce the function and stability of your spine;
· – Lead to inflammation, pain and possible early degeneration of your spine.
Chiropractors often get asked how to sit right at the computer desk. So the CAA developed a widget you can download (www.SitRight.com.au) to advise on just that. Some general tips for work are:
· Try standing when you’re on the phone for extended periods;
· During meetings take regular stretch breaks;
· While you’re working at your computer take short breaks to stretch and stand;
· Check and adjust your position regularly.
An active spine is a healthy spine and a healthy spine leads to a healthier life. Why not use Spinal Health Week to make an appointment with our clinic to assess your postural fitness and discuss how being more active will improve your wellbeing?
To improve your postural fitness contact Impulse Chiropractic on 9939 8817 for an appointment today.
You can also visit the Chiropractors’ Association of Australia’s Sit Right website for tips on how to improve your posture or download the CAA’s Sit Right desktop widget to remind you when to take a break from sitting www.SitRight.com]]>
