Shown above is an exaggerated comparison between good and poor posture. Posture is basically how we hold ourselves up against gravity; the line running down vertically represents the spinal column. The skeletal system is essentially nothing but a system of bones floating in space without muscles and ligaments holding it in place! Imagine how […]
A lot of neck problems originate from poor posture at the level of the neck. This is especially true for people who spends ++ hours in front of the computer or teachers who spends a lot of time doing corrections with their heads in a forward position. As shown on image to the left, when […]
Instructions: go through ever axis and make the necessary adjustments to achieved the desired alignment.
If you can adjust your seat to meet most or all of the prior criteria and you feel better, then the short answer is no. We believe adopting a better posture is far more important than having the most ergonomic chair on the market.
Headrest: Headrest should be less than 10 cm away from the back of the driver/ passenger’s head as to decrease risk of whiplash according to the SAAQ guidelines. Avoid having headrest pushing the head forward which puts excess stress on cervical structures. Either recline the seat so that headrest is not pushing the head forward or place […]
Apply the same tips provided in the “How to adjust car seat properly” Section. To drive long distances, try to take a break every hour or two if possible and change drivers if possible whenever you feel tired. Driving long distances puts a lot of stress on people with back problems. Making frequent stops in […]
Keep your head up and avoid looking down. There are studies that show that looking down at the road actually increases the risk of falls! Keep your back as straight as possible. Walk tall and walk proudly by sticking your chest out and don’t forget to swing your arms as well. Do not drag your legs while taking […]
Surprisingly, I realized that a lot of people actually do not like to carry a cane around probably due to the stigma associated with canes. However, canes play an important role in accepting part of our body weight as to unload the affected side. It is better to use a cane if you feel that […]
General guideline for walking properly with a cane: Make sure that your cane is properly adjusted before you start walking with it. A cane that is not well adjusted can to more harm than good because it could affect the alignment of the spine or pelvis. The handle of the cane should be 2 cm higher than the level […]
“Good leg goes to heaven” “Bad leg goes to hell” General guideline for using the stairs with a cane: Always face forward, avoid going up or down stairs sideways because this puts you in a very unsteady position. If handrails are available: you would place cane on opposite side of handrail. For going up the stairs: […]