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Much of our focus here at the clinic is to get our patients up and moving about. After all, being too sedentary can make mild aches and pains much worse and can start to affect your balance. But you can’t be on the move 24/7, right? Sometimes keeping your body healthy has less to do A Guide to More Comfortable Sitting SI TS WELL WI TH US Despite being defined as “the study of people’s efficiency in their working environment,” most people think of posture when they hear the word ergonomics. That’s because so much of work-life in this day and age revolves around sitting, making ergonomic chairs a must for preventing back pain in the office. However, even if you’re enjoying your retirement, there’s something we can all take away from this field of study — good sitting posture can help prevent pain. THE RIGHT WAY TO SIT When sitting, you don’t want your lower spine to be arched nor slouched. Instead, find a comfortable middle ground. Sometimes placing a small but firm pillow between your back and the back of the chair can help achieve this. But avoiding back pain from sitting down involves more than just your back. You’ll also want to keep both feet firmly planted on the ground and shoulder blades against the backrest. When you go to stand, slide yourself to the end of the chair and then straighten your legs. This is far better than lunging forward to get out of a chair. DRIVE AWAY BACK PAIN Another place where people often sit for far too long is in the driver’s seat, especially in New York traffic. Being behind the wheel can be a major pain in the back, so it’s important to pay attention to your posture there as well. The same pillow trick can work in your car seat, and much like any chair, you want your upper back to be pressed comfortably against the backrest. You’ll want your knees to be slightly above your hips while at rest, so adjust your seat to achieve this while still keeping the pedals within reach. with whether you sit and more to do with how you sit. LESSONS FROM ERGONOMICS
Recipe of the Month: VEGAN OOZE SMOOTHIE
Inspired by ForkAndBeans.com
While these smoothies may not be nuclear-flavored — in fact, they’re all-natural and vegan — their neon colors may convince you otherwise. They’re a fun and festive way to get kids to drink their fruits and veggies.
INGREDIENTS
Green Smoothie Ingredients • 8 oz almond or coconut milk • 2 cups fresh spinach • 1/2 frozen banana • 1/2 fresh avocado • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 cup ice
Purple Smoothie Ingredients • 8 oz almond or coconut milk • 1 cup frozen blueberries • 1/2 cup fresh spinach • 1/2 frozen banana • 2 tbsp hemp seeds • 1 tbsp maple syrup • 1 cup ice
DIRECTIONS
1. In a blender, combine all ingredients. 2. Blend on high until smooth. 3. For added fun, serve in beakers and flasks with crazy straws.
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