One of the things that I believe in most is that you are a part of your health. The Health Care Professionals at Back to Basics can only do so much to get and keep you healthy, the rest is up to you. If you make a concerted effort to be healthy, you will speed up your recovery time and experience much better results. You may also find that you have greater enjoyment of life than you did before -- and that may be the best result of all. -- Dr. Phil McAllister

In this section you will find 6 different discussions on simple things you can do every day to ensure you get better and stay better.
We hope they help.

• 10 Dos and Don'ts to follow during Spinal Correction
• How to check if you are sitting properly
• 4 ways of sitting that will help keep you pain free
• Simple posture strategies for keeping your back healthy
• Rest. Relaxation. And Sleep -- The best keys to a full recovery
• Are you sleeping Healthy? The 5 positions you should know about

10 Dos and Don'ts to follow during Spinal Correction

1. Don't rub, probe, or "poke" the areas where your Doctor has performed an adjustment.

2. Don't suddenly twist or turn beyond the normal range of motion, especially in the neck area.

3. Don't bend your spine to extremes in any direction; also, don't stretch, reach, or perform any overhead work.

4. Don't bend sharply to pick up objects. Do bend from your knees in order to minimize strain on your lower back. NEVER bend from your waist only!

5. Do keep your back straight when lifting; do bend your knees and let your legs bear the strain. During lifting, do hold the object as close to your body as possible, and always turn & face the object.

6. Don't recline in the tub when bathing, sit instead. Lying back against the tub may cause a vertebra to slip out of its normal position. If you are tired and wish to relax, it is better to lie in bed.

7. Do choose a chair that has adequate firmness to hold your weight comfortably. Then, when sitting, sit straight, do not slouch.

8. Don't cross your legs at the knees, cross them at the ankles instead. Crossing your legs at the knees could aggravate an existing back condition, as well as interfere with the circulation to the lower limbs.

9. Do participate in simple exercises to strengthen your body, but don't perform any jarring activities which place stress on your neck and spine.

10. Do mind your posture at all times; stand tall, sleep tall, and THINK tall!