Healthier Back with Daily Lifestyle Habits Out of all the activities we do daily, we noticed we spend big chunks of time in the kitchen, at our desk, walking the dog and in the car. What are things you do repeatedly in a day? Are you aware of your posture while performing those tasks? I often catch myself rounding my back when I bend over to feed our dog! I admit even though I have been working as a fitness professional and movement specialist for over 27 years, I still need to remind myself to stand tall! In this video, we look at how to get in and out of the car more safely. Several of my clients who complained about back and neck pain spend a lot of time in the car to get to and from their workplace. Avoid sitting down too heavily, use your legs to support you, avoid twisting the spine, try sitting first then pivot from your hips to maneuver your legs into the car to avoid shearing forces in the lower back. Until next time… When we become more mindful and aware of our daily habits we are in a better position to make adjustments before pain is triggered. If you are longing for a healthier more supple spine, watch for our next tip on one of the best ways to improve circulation and energy to our spine and cardiovascular system. Better backs for life, Laura and Ian