Tips to Help Your Overall Wellness

Posture is always key. Make sure that you keep your chin up and don't slouch. If you know that you are going to be standing for a long period of time, wear comfortable shoes.

Get up every 20 minutes to stretch. The type of chair you have is also important. It should fit you correctly so that your back touches the chair and your feet are on the floor with your knees at a 90-degree angle. Also, your computer screen should be kept at eye level. 

Make sure you have a supportive chair. When you sit for a long period of time, make sure to get up and stretch every 20 minutes. Sit with your back against the chair with your feet firmly on the floor. Do not cross your legs. 

Lifting objects is one of the most common ways you can injure yourself. Even if it is a light object, twisting or pulling in the wrong direction when you're not properly stretched out can have a damaging effect on your muscles and spine. Always bend at the knees and avoid lifting anything you know is too heavy. 

If you are going to be working or playing for a while, make sure that you're adequately stretched out and warmed up. Even if it's something as simple as gardening or just pushing your child on a bike, it's easy to pull something if you're not properly warmed up. 

If you use a telephone for a long period of time, a speaker or a headset is a must. Try to avoid cradling the phone between your neck and your shoulder as this could damage the muscles or vertebrae in that area. 

Straining your neck or back while you're sleeping is very common. We often fall asleep in odd positions where we are not supported properly or our necks are at an unusual angle. Make sure that if you are going to nap or watch TV in bed that you're resting in a supportive position.