Maintaining a healthy body requires commitment.
The chiropractic profession in Canada works hard to reach out to the public and all health practitioners in creating awareness about back pain and the important role of chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors encourage patients to lead healthy, active lives by providing advice on back health, appropriate exercise, nutrition, wellness and injury prevention.
If you suffer from back pain or think you may be at risk for back pain, take the quizzes below to assess your health.
What's holding you back? (pdf)
What's your risk for back pain? (pdf)
It can be hard to find time in a busy day to focus on physical activity. That's why Canada's chiropractors created Fit-in 15, an easy and manageable way to start you on the way to an energized lifestyle. Who knows where just 15 minutes of focused activity each day will take you? Learn more about Fit-in 15 here.
Quick Tips for a Healthy Back
- Exercise regularly
- Follow a healthy diet
- Maintain good posture
- Stretch your spine before and after sports
- Don't overload your backpack or shoulder bag
- Stretch your legs and back after each hour of sitting
- Never cradle the phone between your neck and shoulder
- Sleep on your back or side, not on your stomach
- Invest in a good chair, pillow, and mattress ... it's worth it!
- Have regular spinal check-ups
