Our spine is the structure that supports and protects our nervous system. Unfortunately, many people neglect their spine health and don’t realize how important it is to take care of it. Recently, there has been a shift towards having a more holistic and preventative mindset to spine care. Here’s how these holistic approaches are shaping the future of spinal health:

• The Connection between the Spine and Mental Health: In today’s age, almost everyone has some sort of stress in their lives that could be affecting their spine. More and more people have realized this and have started incorporating tasks that help to relieve stress in order to relieve pain such as meditation and yoga.
• Rising Importance of Preventative Care: Many of the common issues with the spine can be prevented with easy changes in your daily life. Some strategies that people have begun to include in their daily life are frequent moving breaks when at work and strength training such as engaging in core strengthening exercises.
• Workplace Ergonomics: We spend nearly ⅓ of our lives at work so it’s important to create an ergonomic work environment to support your spine. More employees have been turning to adjustable desks that would allow them to sit and stand throughout the day.