lower spine and a severe forward head/neck posture in your cervical spine. • When standing or walking, start by lifting your breast bone (sternum) towards the sky to lift your spine into a tall posture with the vertebrae stacked over one another. Some people find similar effects by pretending that an invisible string pulls you up through the top of your head. The bottom line is that lifting the spine helps bring your body into better alignment. • When lifting objects, keeping your back straight is the key to success. Bending and/ or slouching makes you more susceptible to an injury. Keep what you're lifting close to your body and kneel or squat to pick up objects off the floor. Using your legs, not your spine, means your legs move while your spine stays straight and stable. • When sleeping, the most important position is the one you can sleep in. Rest is most important, and the actual position is the second most important. When you are experiencing pain, try to sleep on your back or side. Try using a pillow under your knees when lying on your back or between your knees when lying on your side.
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