5 Stay Safe Tips
June 3, 2010
As June is National Safety Month, we wanted to provide a few “Stay Safe” tips to incorporate into your day-to-day activities:
- Stay focused while driving. There has been an increase in accidents and deaths from distracted driving. Driving while texting or on the phone is like driving under the influence. Be smart, don’t text or talk while driving.
- Always wear a helmet when biking, rollerblading, skateboarding, skiing or snowboarding. You need to protect your most important organ and, although they may not be very stylish, neither is a traumatic brain injury.
- Stay well hydrated during the day. How much? Take your body weight in pounds, divide in half and aim for that many ounces per day. Since our bodies are 70% water, not only does it make sense to ingest enough for proper bodily functions but it also keeps soft tissue more pliable and less prone to injury.
- Incorporate stretching into your daily routine. This is easily accomplished in the shower where there is a warm moist environment. This can help alleviate stress and bring your body into a more restful state.
- Practice good posture whether you are sitting, exercising, gardening, lifting something heavy, or just walking! In general, focus on tilting pelvis forward, pulling in your bellybutton to your spine, shoulders down and back and neck elongated.
Remember to stay safe, and happy June!
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It’s amazing how a bit of preventative care can make such a big difference! Although all 5 of these tips seem minor, dehydration, a car accident and back pain can turn into a major problem VERY quickly.