More Tips on how to improve your posture

In our previous 2 posts Dr. Dan Vitale shared the importance of having a good posture and a few tips on how to improve your posture.

In this post Dr. Dan will share even tips on how to improve your posture.

• To provide yourself with the best support possible make sure that you sit with your back and buttocks as far back as possible in your chair keeping your back against the backrest.
• When standing for any length of time keep one foot elevated on a box or step.
• Maintain abdominal hollow and pelvic tilt to support the low back – your Chiropractor can show you what this looks like.
• Wear the best supportive footwear possible. Ask for a gait analysis to see if orthotics would be a benefit to you.
• Make sure that the pillow you sleep on is made for your head and not for your bed. Any of our staff can measure you for the correct pillow and explain why it is important to keep your neck well supported while you sleep.
• Do NOT sleep on your stomach.
• When lying on your side a pillow between the knees takes the strain off your low back and hips by minimizing pelvic rotation.