Healthy Spine / Strong Body Poster

Product Description

New laminated 17" X 22" (43.2 cm X 55.9 cm) poster. The poster list tips for maintaining a health spine. And tips on what to avoid to keep your body strong. This educational poster is good for starting a conversation with your patients about proper spine care.

Some of the tips from the poster.

Tips for a Healthy Spine

Regular Exercise

People who exercise on a regular basis suffer fewer back injuries and pain. And if they are injured, it is less severe and recover faster. Target the core muscles to maintain good posture.

Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise works core muscles responsible for good posture.

Stretching

Stretching increases flexibility allowing normal joint movement.

Move

Avoid staying on position for long periods of time. Proper motion is life to a joint.

Balance

Balance exercises decrease the occurrence of falls and injuries.

Drink Water

Our bodies are comprised of approximately 70% water. Proper hydration helps maintain healthy intervertebral disc and joint motion of the spine.

Proper Fitting Shoes

Each step is felt by the joints of the body

What to Avoid

Smoking

Smoking decreases blood flow to the structures of the spine. Smokers have more spinal pain than nonsmokers and heal more slowly after an injury.

Caffeine and Alcohol

Caffeine and alcohol use are linked to decreased bone density.

Stress

Mental stress has negative physical effects. Exercise elevates mood and increases energy.

Excess Weight

Belly fat strains the spine, tensing the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the lower back.

Processed Foods

Processing removes vital nutrients necessary for healthy joint