Tips For Healthy And Strong Spine

By Author: Garima Anamdani
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The spine, agreeably so, is an important but neglected organ system. It has several vital daily functions that are essential for normal daily life. So, you should definitely use some easy-to-do tips that will improve and maintain your spine’s healthy condition. You can incorporate healthy lifestyle choices in different segments of life that would improve your spinal system.

Right Posture
When you refer to your posture, it is much more essential to understand that you need to maintain healthy posture while sitting, standing, bending, lifting, etc. So, it has to be a part of your daily life. This is relatively easy as to accomplish superior and healthy posture through yoga, physiotherapy exercises, Alexander technique, etc. Each of these exercise technique has its own pros and cons when it comes to developing right posture. Based on which part of your back needs the training, you can choose suitable technique for better posture and healthier back bone. Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine could use the standard training and exercises for overall ...
... healthier backbone. No wonder, then, that most spine specialists suggest these exercises as best way to maintain healthy vertebral column.

Quit Smoking
Obviously, there are several benefits of smoking cessation. If would benefit several organ-systems effectively. However, when it comes to your backbone, it is a recommended medical treatment for several ailments such as osteoporosis, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative lumbar spine disorders, etc. So, it is in your best interest to quit smoking as it affects the calcium deposits and health condition on your vertebrae.

Diet
This is obvious one. Yet, very few people know that quality of your food can affect health of your vertebrae. So it is essential that you eat right as it would provide higher calcium and protein that would support your spine. Further, you would need vitamin D as well for strong spinal column. Lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine carries the nerves across your body. So, to support these nerves and their function, you must eat sufficient Omega 3 and Vitamin B complex too. In today’s modern days, it is extremely difficult to measure all these nourishment in your intake therefore it is advisable to depend on supplements for the same.

If you observe, you would realize that maintaining a basic healthy lifestyle is sufficient for your spinal column. You don’t need to make drastic changes. Most people need to eat lean proteins, leafy vegetables and milk for the overall health. Most people could use exercise and lead smoke-free life as a healthy life choice. Most people need to maintain healthy posture as a workspace grooming practice. So, ensure that you take care of yourself in general and your spine would support you well for rest of your life

Dr Garima Anandani (P.T.), CMP, Dip. MDT
Head- Clinical Operations, Qi Spine Clinic
Dr Anandani is the first clinician from India to qualify for the prestigious Diploma in M.D.T. from The McKenzie Institute International and University of Otago. She has acquired specialized training in Spine rehabilitation, from St David's Spine and Sports Therapy, Austin, Texas (USA) and from The Polyclinic, Seattle (USA). She is also one of the few Certified Mulligan Practitioners in India, with over 14 years of clinical experience in handling musculoskeletal disorders.