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| When homo-sapiens first began biped
ambulation on this high gravity planet it became evident that really good
spinal equipment was necessary for the task as the environmental
challenges were great. By carefully choosing one's parents our
genetic status could be optimized. By avoiding significant and
insult and injury our spines could be best preserved to last a
lifetime. There were, however, the unplanned and unforeseen injuries
which could occur and ruin one's expectations. If however these genomic
and other liabilities did not occur what then could a person do to obtain maximal
performance and life-expectancy from their spine? What follows is a basic discussion on how to potentiate one's spine. |
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| These words are attributed to Edward
Stanley, 15th Earl of Derby in the 18th century and are still most
appropriate in the 21st. Exercise
is not only one of the keys to good spine and body care but has also been
shown to potentiate longevity. Other important considerations are
good nutrition, not smoking, maintaining
reasonable body weight and obtaining good medical care for potentially
disabling disease entities such as diabetes mellitus. The employment of stabilization exercises, stretching and spine distraction on a regular basis are also most important, and particularly so for those who start out with imperfect spines or injured spines. The means of maintaining good quality of life from the spine standpoint exist. When treatment is required the patient should look first to the non-invasive therapies. |
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