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Posture is not only an important part of your self-image, but it also plays a major role in your spinal health. Poor posture can result in several issues including neck and lower back pain. This is why the staff at Ark-La-Tex Health Center in Texarkana, TX, want to share their tips to help. Begin practicing each day to alleviate pain, increase spinal health, and improve your posture.

3 Tips for Better Posture

1. Change How You Work

spinal healthOne of the leading causes of poor posture is the workplace. People that spend long hours at computers tend to hunch over, leading to back and neck pain as well as other issues related to spinal health. To begin, change how you work. Keep your feet flat on the floor or a footrest, sit up straight, and adjust your chair so it’s level with your knees. Also, raise your computer screen so it is level with your eyes.

2. Stand Correctly

To stand correctly, put most of your weight on the balls of your feet. Your knees should be slightly bent and your feet shoulder-width apart. Let your arms hang naturally and stand up straight with your shoulders drawn backward. You can also tuck your stomach in. Your head should be straight as well with your earlobes directly over your shoulders.

3. Remain Vigilant

When you get caught up at work, have an exhausting day, or spend a lot of time on your feet, it’s easy to hunch over in an unhealthy position. Correcting your posture initially requires attention, so keep yourself in check. Make it a regular practice to check your posture. Eventually, it will become natural.

If you’re dealing with regular pain from poor spinal health, turn to the professionals at Ark-La-Tex Health Center. Their chiropractic care team offers various services and is committed to building individualized treatment and recovery plans with each patient. Call (870) 773-7246 today to schedule a consultation and visit their website and Facebook page to learn more about their practice.

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