Correct posture
Maintaining good posture is not only beneficial in terms of how you look, but also in terms of how you appear to be healthier and more confident.
Since the nerves in the spinal cord are responsible for the proper functioning of the entire nervous system, poor or incorrect posture can put additional stress on the spine and the body as a whole. For example, poor posture can restrict the normal functioning of the lungs and cause breathing problems; similar problems can also be seen in other major organs.
The following simple tests can help you determine if your posture is correct:
1) Try standing facing a wall. If you find that your chest is against the wall, your posture is correct; if your head is against the wall, your posture is only fair, but if your belly is against the wall, your posture is poor.
2) Use a tall mirror to look at your shoulders. If the height of the left and right sides are out of proportion, and the curvature of your spine is sideways bending, you need to find a registered chiropractor to follow up.
Lifting heavy objects
In fact, for the health of your spine and your body as a whole, you not only need to maintain good posture all the time, but you also need to pay extra attention when you are lifting heavy objects.
The following are safety measures to be observed when lifting heavy objects:
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the ground, with your feet shoulder-to-shoulder distance apart.
- Wear shoes that do not slip easily.
- Use your legs to carry the weight when lifting.
- Contract the abdominal muscles when lifting.
- Do not extend your arms when lifting.
- Do not bend at the waist when lifting. Bend at the knees and squat.
- Keep the weight close to the body when lifting.
- Move your feet and legs when turning with the weight, do not twist at the waist.
- Try pushing, pulling, rolling, sliding, etc. instead of lifting to move the weight.
