7 TIPS TO HELP YOUR HEALING – NATURALLY PART II
THE PHONE
- Switch hands when using the phone.
- Do not cradle the phone in the crook of your neck. It will destabilize the cervical spine and require more care.
- Secretarial and salespeople who use the phone a great deal should look into purchasing a lightweight headset.
WOMEN
- A. Do not carry a handbag on the shoulder. Put the strap of the handbag on one shoulder and
cross it over to the opposite shoulder.
- B. No high heels (over 2”) as these will cause stress and strain on the knees, hips and feet, not to
mention pressure on the nerves in the low back. (Lower is better.)
MEN
- Do not carry fat wallets in your back pocket, especially when sitting for a long time. This tilts your hips and forces your low back to curve sideways. It will press on the sciatic nerve.
POSTURE
Correct posture, or the attempt, should be part of all healing patients’ regimen.
- Sitting should be upright, not slouched.
- Walking should be with the head level or slightly elevated, not looking at the ground
- If good posture cannot be maintained, use cushions, upright chairs, or other equipment to assist you.
- When working in a bend-over position, lean one hand or elbow on a knee. This distributes the weight and takes the strain off the back. When lifting something out of trunk, brace your knee against the bumper, pull the object close to you, then lift.
VEHICLES
- Sit on the edge of the seat when getting in, then swing both legs together, pivoting on an axis.
Reverse this process when getting out.
- Do not put one leg in first then sit down heavily.
- If length of seat is too close to the dashboard, move it back when getting out so it’s ready when getting back it. Particularly important for patients with low back problems.
- Keep your headrest up as high as possible to help prevent whiplash in the event you’re hit from behind.
- To watch a 1:18 second video on how to set up your headrest properly click here the link that follows.
https://www.drgitto.com/how-to...
STRETCHING
- Always warm up your muscles with some type of movement before stretching and stretch all your muscles before and after doing any sports of physical work. This will help prevent injury and soreness while improving your performance. If you need a stretching procedure for a particular sport, we may be able to provide one for you.
- For our videos on stretching click on the following link ; https://www.drgitto.com/rehabi...
PLAYING THE DOCTOR - PLEASE DON’T
- A. Avoid rubbing, probing or “poking” in the areas your doctor adjusts. Allow the body time to heal.
- B. Avoid sudden twists or turns of movement beyond normal limits of motion, especially of the neck.
- C. Avoid extreme bending of your spine in any direction; avoid reaching or other overhead work. Be particularly careful when brushing or shampooing your hair.
- D. Participate in simple exercises to strengthen your body, but avoid jarring activities which place stress on your neck and spine.
Dr. Joseph Gitto, BA, DC, CFMP, FDN, CWC
Feel Better – Live Better – Perform Better
331 Tilton Road, Northfield, NJ 08225
609-484-9300