Dr. Brian DiRussa, Chiropractor

Chair exercises and stretches can range from simple to a full cardio workout! Low back pain, sciatica, hip pain and knee arthritis can benefit while these are done while sitting in a chair. More advanced chair moves like this pictured can even build upper body strength.

You are born with the innate ability to heal and maintain yourself.

How's your driving posture? As people become more posture aware, many notice their posture is more bent forward on the drive home than it was during the morning drive to work. Most likely, the culprit is fatigue and/or sitting in front of a computer all day.

Bending over is a surprisingly common cause of back injury and pain. It often occurs when someone bends at the waist and hips instead of bending the knees to lower the body. To increase stability and minimize straining your back when you bend down, be sure to keep your head right above your feet (not forward of your feet). Keep your back as erect as possible and centered over your hips and feet and squat down rather than bend forward. When bending down, don’t twist your body.

DIY MASSAGE TOOL YOU CAN MAKE If you want a DIY solution, you can do a basic self massage routine with a couple of tennis balls, a sock, your own two hands and a few quiet minutes. Simply place two tennis balls in a sock and tie the end. Make sure the balls are about a hands width apart. Lie comfortably on your back. Place the ball sock behind the upper neck, so the two balls are below ridge at the base of your skull (right above the hollow spot in the middle of your neck). Rest for 5 minutes. Breathe slowly. Listen to soothing music. The balls put pressure on acupuncture points and send messages telling muscles to relax, which can help relax your whole body.

Path to a stronger posture is awareness and assessment. Be Posture AWARE Take CONTROL of your body with focused exercise Build your ENVIRONMENT to be optimized for your habits and body

"Chiropractic care is the love that my back needed!"

Adults, teens, children and seniors can all find pain relief and ongoing wellness through chiropractic care.