PROPER POSTURE

Presented by Nellie Nthiga

Structure of the Spine

Common Pain Areas

Use of high heels

Back Pain

8 out of every 10 people suffer from back aches

Reasons:

• Sit/stand for long hours

• Repeatedly doing manual work

• Overweight

• Smoking

• Accident

• Pregnancy

The Wall Test

Standing postures

Sleeping Positions

Use of pillows

Sitting postures

Proper Lifting and Carrying

Lifting and carrying

Pivoting

Pushing vs. Pulling

When to see a specialist

Physical Therapist

• Chronic low back pain

• Postural neck pain and headaches

• Neck or low back Disc Herniations

• Mechanical neck pain with referral into the arm

• Shoulder Dysfunctions

• Carpal Tunnel syndrome

• Motor Vehicle Accident injuries

• Sports Injury

When to see a specialist

Chiropractor

• Back or neck pain or headaches

• Your shoes wear out unevenly

• Low energy or fatigue

• Engagement in high impact sports activities

• You have had a motor vehicular accident or had a

fall

• You have had surgery

• You have been diagnosed with arthritis

YOU JUST NEED A SPINAL CHECKUP

Mitigating postural

stress

• Stretching

• Exercise

• Stand, sleep and sit right and use

orthopaedic supports

• Seeking treatment and checkups often

• Keep mentally and emotionally healthy

Nedell Medical limited

Sale of Orthopaedic Products

Corporate Wellness Programs

Free Ergonomics Talks

Thank You

Nedell Medical Ltd

P.O.Box 19532-00202 NBI

Tel: 020-5288746; 0738006097

Suite 2, Courtyard Gardens,

Ralph Bunche Rd, Upperhill