Setting up unreasonable new year resolutions can make one feel disappointed when it’s not fulfilled. It’s often best to set a few smaller goals that can be slowly accomplished throughout the year. Some ways to find what these small goals may be are to write a journal, brainstorm, or review the ever-looming to do list. Achieving these small triumphs can make for a great new year!

Sometimes looking good can be more of a priority than feeling good.  I hear many people in my office tell me that they have pain but just don’t know where it came from.  What we do on a regular basis can have a huge impact on the health of our spines.

These are a few areas where fashion can lead to pain.

Shoes:  High heels change the curves of your spine and your natural center of gravity.  This, in turn, can lead to back pain.  Women are not alone in the torment, as men will often wear shoes that may look great but may not be the best choice.

Clothes:  If the clothes that you are wearing alter your posture in any manner, your spine will feel the effects later.  This is often an overlooked cause in chronic pain.

Wallets:  Convenience is key when a wallet can easily fit into a back pocket but when you sit on that wallet, you have created a way to alter the position of your pelvis.  Not the best idea.

Purses/ bags:  Many people carry a bag on one side more than the other and this can not only affect your spine but can also cause repetitive stress on your shoulder and headaches.

Always put your spine first, it will thank you later!

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Dr. Cerrone