Oviedo Chiropractic is a healthcare facility located in Oviedo, Florida 32765. Oviedo Chiropractic takes pride on serving the community of Oviedo, FL and the surrounding areas of: Winter Park, Winter Springs, Chuluota, UCF, Goldenrod, Orlando, and Sanford. We specialize in low back pain, headaches, auto accident injuries, workers compensation, and much more. Please feel free to stop by our website (chiropractorinoviedo.com) or call the office today (407-542-1614).
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
April 13, 2015 – The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), a not-forprofit
organization dedicated to educating the public about the value of chiropractic care, recommends
individuals to develop long-lasting habits for good posture. This comes in response to the new report,
“Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head,” (Surgical
Technology International, Nov. 2014), which tied typical head positioning associated with the use of digital
devices to increased weight and pressure on the spine, and subsequent poor posture.
On average, Americans own four digital devices and use them 60 hours per week, cites Nielsen’s latest
Digital Consumer Report. “It is an epidemic or, at least, it’s very common,” says Kenneth Hansraj, MD,
author of the report and chief of spine surgery, New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, in an
interview with The Washington Post. “Just look around you, everyone has their heads down.”
Unfortunately, forward flexing of the head for too long can cause early wear and tear, resulting in
degeneration and surgeries to the spine. Experts at the F4CP insist that having good posture will reduce
these risks and support better breathing and concentration. Tips for developing good posture include:
o Look at digital devices with a neutral spine – head up and shoulders pulled back
o Avoid forward flexing of the head for extended periods of time
o Consult a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) for advice on proper postural habits as well as hands-on care to
support spinal alignment and strengthening
Gerard W. Clum, DC, spokesperson, F4CP, states, “The use of digital devices are every-day in society,
thus it is imperative that individuals understand potential health hazards of flexed forward head posture
and take steps toward prevention. With the appropriate support of a DC, all Americans stand a better
chance of achieving overall good health. Always remember, keep your chin up.”
About the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
A not-for-profit organization, the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress aims to inform and educate the
general public about the many benefits associated with chiropractic care. To learn more about the
Foundation, please visit us on the web at www.yes2chiropractic.com or call 866-901-F4CP (3427).
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