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- Pain is a warning sign - do not ignore it.
- Make small, but frequent, changes in your sitting or standing position.
- Sit on a firm but cushioned chair that has a back rest and cross your legs at the ankles only.
- Adjust the seat in your car properly.
- Climb up rather than reach up.
- Do not work for too long in one position - take a break.
- Never bend when you can kneel or squat.
- Do not cough or sneeze in a bent position
- Prepare yourself properly, remembering to bend your knees, when lifting a heavy weight - and do not twist.
- Never sit, stoop or bend for prolonged periods of time.
- Sleep on your side [in the foetal position] using one/two feather pillows on a reasonably soft but firm, supportive mattress.
- Never sleep on your front.
- Do not read or watch TV in bed, if you must, then lie on your side with your head resting on pillows, not propped up on your elbow or on your back propped on a pillow.
- Distribute heavy weight equally when carrying.
- Never take exercise without a warm up and cool down.
- If you have back pain, do not stay in bed for prolonged periods-bed rest can slow your recovery.
- Avoid doing your heaviest or most prolonged work during the first two hours of your day.
- Avoid anything that causes pain. Do not struggle to "get through the pain barrier". Your body is telling you that you are overdoing it and potentially causing damage.
IF YOU ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT
Help us to help you:
- Follow the advice and the course of treatment recommended.
- Do not administer any home remedies, except those agreed by the Chiropractor.
- Lead a more relaxed life and get plenty of sleep, at least 8 hours per night. It will increase the benefits of treatment.
FINALLY
If you, or someone you know, would like to find out if Chiropractic may help, call [Tel No: 020 8948 2744], write to: The Kew Chiropractic Clinic, 157a Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2PN or send an e-mail to: kewchiropractic@aol.com
For information about Chiropractic or to find a suitably qualified/recognised Chiropractor in your area, please go to the BCA website at:
www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk
or the GCC web site at:
www.gcc-uk.org
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