You don’t have to wait for a problem to develop before you start taking care of yourself. For patients at Erickson Clinic of Chiropractic, Dr. Rick has spent decades teaching that lasting health comes down to six consistent habits.
“These six things aren’t complicated, but they work—and when you do them consistently, the results speak for themselves,” says Dr. Rick.
1. Proper Exercise
Walk every day, stand when you can, and stretch regularly. Dr. Rick encourages the right type of movement at the right time for your body. The clinic’s back and neck stretch videos are a great starting point. It’s not about intensity; it’s about staying consistently active in ways that support your spine.
2. Good Posture
Posture is a direct reflection of spinal alignment. As adjustments improve your alignment, posture follows. Foot Levelers orthotics and a lumbar pillow for sitting (especially at a desk) help reinforce those gains between visits. Foot Levelers orthotics are available for different shoes, sports, and everyday activities.
3. Nutrition and Hydration
More fruits, vegetables, and quality proteins give your body what it needs to heal. Most people benefit from supplementation too (nobody has a perfect diet, and that’s okay). Dr. Rick works with Standard Process supplements and can special order based on your needs. Six to eight glasses of water or more a day rounds it out.
4. Proper Sleep
Seven to eight hours a night isn’t a luxury; it’s when your body does its repair work. A mattress under 10 years old and a cervical pillow designed to support the neck’s natural curve make a real difference in how you feel each morning.
5. Positive Mental Attitude
Emotional and spiritual health are part of the picture too. Dr. Rick is direct about this one: no one gets well unless they want to. A genuine commitment to getting better is what allows everything else on this list to actually take hold.
6. A Balanced Spine
Listed last, but arguably first in importance. The nervous system controls everything, and your brain and spinal cord regulate function throughout your entire body. Chiropractic care at our Winston-Salem practice focuses on restoring alignment, improving joint movement, and optimizing nervous system function so all your other health efforts have a solid foundation.
The Best Time to Start Is Now
Pick one habit. Build from there. The team at Erickson Clinic of Chiropractic is here to help you put all six pieces together, including the one most people skip until something hurts.
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