Unfortunately, phrases such as this are all too common in a chiropractic office. Perhaps it was a sneeze, simply standing up from the sitting position, or bending over to pick something up and not being able to stand back up, but many people have experienced something along these lines.

So, the question is: What can I do to help prevent these things from becoming issues?

1. Regular chiropractic adjustments! By regular, it could be weekly, monthly, or just 4 times per year. Everyone's body is different and requires a different level of "maintenance." Just like some cars need their tires aligned every 3 months and some need their oil changed every 6 months depending on how often the car is driven, your spine may need "re-aligning" more or less often than your neighbor's depending on your level of activity.

2. Stretch it out! If you work at a desk job or are in school and are stationary for a good portion of your day, be sure to get up and stretch throughout your day. Ask us for some easy stretches next time you are in for your adjustment.

3. Strengthen! By doing some simple exercises to help strengthen and retrain the muscles in your back or neck, you can help prevent re-injury or reoccurrence. Let us show you!

If you do sneeze, cough, or lean over and feel anything unusual, be sure to get in to see us as soon as possible to help prevent pain or further injury in the future. Discuss any questions or concerns with us when you come into one of our many convenient locations around the Triangle.