Chiropractic Advice - Postural Advice
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Sitting / Driving Posture
Sit with a straight head and your chin up.
Keep your shoulders back.
Hold your stomach in which should allow your chest to push out.
In some chairs (where applicable) use the back and/or leg supports.
Sleeping Posture
Avoid sleeping on your stomach as it will place many unnecessary stresses and strains on your neck and upper body.
Sleep on either your side or your back.
On your side:
Your pillow should be high enough to keep your neck straight (your neck should be parallel to your mattress and your head should not be tilted). This will help support the neck and avoid unnecessary pressure on the neck and shoulder muscles.
If your neck and head deviates downwards, then your pillow is too low/small.
If your neck and head deviates upwards, then your pillow is too high/tall.
Also, lie with your knees bent and place a smaller pillow between them. This will help eliminate unnecessary stress on your pelvis and lower back.
On your back:
Lie on your back with a pillow under your head.
If your pillow does not have a neck roll/support, place a rolled-up towel under the curve of your neck. This will help hold your neck in it's correct alignment and reduce strain on your neck muscles.
Also, place a pillow under your knees to help reduce stress and strain on your lower back.
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