• Don’t lift by bending over. Instead, bend your hips and knees and then squat to pick up the object. Keep your back straight, and hold the object close to your body.
• Don’t twist your body while lifting.
• Push, rather than pull, when you must move heavy objects.
• If you must sit for long periods, take frequent breaks and stretch.
• Wear flat shoes or shoes with low heels.
• Exercise regularly. An inactive lifestyle contributes to lower-back pain.

A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial problems that arise during the healing process associated with long-term back pain. Unfortunately, approximately 80-90% of the population suffers from spinal pain at some point. Because so many people suffer from spine pain, it’s important for you to try to keep your spine as healthy as possible. Following simple posture, lifting, and healthy lifestyle guidelines can help you keep your back in good shape. Get in touch with your Doctor of Chiropractic to keep your spine healthy and pain free!

Doctors of Chiropractic are licensed in all 50 states in the US.

DC’s have been licensed and recognized for many decades in all states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

The next Back and Neck Care Class is approaching this Wednesday December 9th at 6:15pm right here in the office. Sign up this week in the office and remember guests are free to join. We look forward to seeing you!

Dr. Benjamin A. Caruso

Fairport Chiropractic

1157 Fairport Rd

Fairport, NY 14450

According to Research, 33.6 Million U.S. Adults Used Chiropractic Care in the Last 12 Months.

The hands-on nature of the chiropractic treatment is essentially what requires patients to visit the chiropractor a number of times. To be treated by a chiropractor, a patient needs to be in his or her office. In contrast, a course of treatment from medical doctors often involves a pre-established plan that is conducted at home (i.e. taking a course of antibiotics once a day for a couple of weeks). A chiropractor may provide acute, chronic, and/or preventive care thus making a certain number of visits sometimes necessary. Your doctor of chiropractic will tell you the extent of treatment recommended and how long you can expect it to last.