Why You Need to Care For Your Spine

01/26/20 • 8 min

We are all aware of the health benefits of daily dental hygiene and the consequences if we fail to care for our teeth. Did you ever think about your spinal health? As a chiropractor, I regularly see people with headaches, neck and back pain. Often they have been experiencing pain for months or even years. The pain usually stems from a mechanical issue like improper lifting, poor posture, stress or injury. The concept of routine care for spinal health is foreign to most people. Learn why creating a spinal health care routine is essential.

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4 Areas of Health to Focus on Daily

There are 4 areas of health you need to think about daily to create health.
1. Nutrition
2. Exercise
3. Sleep
4. Stress Reduction
We review some basic tips for each area.

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Easy Meal Prep Steps

Healthy meal preparation is essential to save you time and ensure you are eating healthy during your busy week. When you try to figure out what you are making for dinner each night it becomes a struggle and often a source of stress. Implementing healthy meal preparation gives you peace of mind that you are supplying your body with good nutrition. Remember food either heals or harms your body. The quality of food you consume provides the fuel to keep you going through the day.

3 Simple Steps to Healthy Meal Preparation:

Pick a day of the week to plan your meals and create your grocery list.
Pick a day to do your grocery shopping.
Take 1-2 hours another day to do your prep work. Making time to clean and chop fruit and vegetables is a time saver. You can also make a healthy soup or chili ahead of time.