The following instructions apply to good health habits at all times. You should follow these special instructions until your subluxations are corrected or until instructed otherwise.

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1. Rarely should you use a heating pad on our spine. It can increase inflammation and pain.
2. Never sleep on your stomach. (We have weekly beatings if you do!)
3. To get out of bed, turn on your side, draw your knees up and use your arms to raise yourself.
4. Do not stoop (bend) forward with your knees straight. Use your legs when lifting.
5. Avoid twisting, heavy lifting, pushing or any quick jerking of your spine.
6. Watch your posture, others do.
7. Get plenty of rest so that your body has the opportunity to repair tissue damage.
8. Sleep on a mattress which is supportive to your spine. Too hard or too soft is not good. I find that a pocket coil mattress is best.
9. Do not stand for long periods of time. If it is necessary, place one foot on a stool or other support. This will minimize stress on the bottom disc of your spine.
10. Your pillow is very important. It should be neither too high or too low, but rather supportive.
11. Never lie your head on the arm of a couch.
12. Do not read or watch TV in bed.
13. Be good to your spine; it is the only one you will get.