5 SPINE-HEALTHY TIPS

• Practice good posture by standing, walking, sitting, lifting and lying in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments.
• Maintain a weight that is appropriate for your height and frame.

• Take part in strength, stretch and aerobic programs to improve your fitness level, make you more resistant to injury, and speed recovery if you are injured.
• Wear shoes that are well balanced, flexible and comfortable.
• Stop smoking, as smokers experience more spine pain and heal more slowly.