Everyday Habits That Affect Your Spine

Our daily habits — from sitting at a desk in Guildford to commuting through Farnborough or carrying shopping around Farnham — can affect spinal health and overall wellbeing. Even small repetitive movements can lead to tension, joint restriction, and discomfort over time.

Many adults across Surrey and Hampshire spend prolonged hours sitting, often unaware of the strain placed on their lower back, neck, and shoulders. Poor workstation setup, limited movement breaks, and reduced core strength can all influence spinal alignment and muscle balance.

Supporting your spine starts with awareness. Simple strategies include maintaining good posture, using ergonomic chairs, adjusting screen height, taking regular movement breaks, and stretching key muscle groups such as the back, shoulders, and neck. Regular exercise that promotes core strength can also help protect and stabilise the spine.

Chiropractors in Farnham, Ash and Churt provide personalised spinal assessments to identify areas of restriction or imbalance. Through detailed physical and neurological checks, chiropractic adjustments aim to improve joint mobility and support spinal health. Combined with tailored lifestyle and posture guidance, chiropractic care may help reduce tension and enhance comfort in everyday activities.

If you live in Farnham, Aldershot, Fleet, Guildford, Farnborough or surrounding areas of Surrey and Hampshire, prioritising spinal health today can support a more comfortable, active, and balanced life.

With love,
Inga Burmeister, Doctor of Chiropractic

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