Everyday Habits that Might Be Harming Your Health
You try to eat healthy, prioritize sleep and hit the gym whenever you can. But when is the last time you rinsed your toothbrush? Are you constantly looking down at your smartphone? They’re not mortal sins, but even small mistakes can add up over time to pain or illness. Chances are, at least one of the habits below is part of your M.O. (if not more!). Too much texting. A prolonged head-forward posture can lead to “tech neck,” increasing the pressure on your spine and pushing the ligaments beyond their limit. “Discs can become compressed, causing pain and a change in the spine’s overall pattern,” explains Jennifer Ruoff, director of occupational therapy services at FOX Rehabilitation in Cherry, New Jersey. “Try looking down at your phone with your eyes and not your head.” READ MORE.
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