6. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
7. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
8. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
Your Brain-Body
Connection
9. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
Your Brain-Body
Connection
The Normal Flow of
Life Energy in your
body
10. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
Your Brain-Body
Connection
The Normal Flow of
Life Energy in your
body
• Offer Guidance with
your Focus and your
Lifestyle Choices.
11. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job: Your Job:
• Restore and
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
Your Brain-Body
Connection
The Normal Flow of
Life Energy in your
body
• Offer Guidance with
your Focus and your
Lifestyle Choices.
12. Your Care is a Teamwork Effort
Our Job: Your Job:
• Restore and • Quit Messing it up!!!
Maintain…
alignment and
function in your Spine
Your Brain-Body
Connection
The Normal Flow of
Life Energy in your
body
• Offer Guidance with
your Focus and your
Lifestyle Choices.
16. Size Matters!
• The number one rule of
good posture is…
• THE TALLER THE BETTER!
17. Size Matters!
• The number one rule of
good posture is…
• THE TALLER THE BETTER!
• In all that you do, no matter what
your position, reach for the stars!
18. Size Matters!
• The number one rule of
good posture is…
• THE TALLER THE BETTER!
• In all that you do, no matter what
your position, reach for the stars!
• “As the twig is bent, so
grows the tree.” ~ Virgil
20. Goals in All Positions
& Activities…
• Stay upright and “tall” as much as
possible
21. Goals in All Positions
& Activities…
• Stay upright and “tall” as much as
possible
• Avoid bending forward at the waist
and shifting your center of gravity
22. Goals in All Positions
& Activities…
• Stay upright and “tall” as much as
possible
• Avoid bending forward at the waist
and shifting your center of gravity
• Why?
23. Goals in All Positions
& Activities…
• Stay upright and “tall” as much as
possible
• Avoid bending forward at the waist
and shifting your center of gravity
• Why?
• Keep pressure off your lower back
24. Goals in All Positions
& Activities…
• Stay upright and “tall” as much as
possible
• Avoid bending forward at the waist
and shifting your center of gravity
• Why?
• Keep pressure off your lower back
• Avoid forward position of head and
neck that can stress your brain stem
26. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
27. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
28. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
29. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
30. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
• Abdomen Firm but Relaxed
31. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
• Abdomen Firm but Relaxed
• Shoulders Back, Chest Out
32. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
• Abdomen Firm but Relaxed
• Shoulders Back, Chest Out
• Head Level
33. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
• Abdomen Firm but Relaxed
• Shoulders Back, Chest Out
• Head Level
• Tall but Relaxed
34. Good Standing Posture
• Center of Gravity through
midline from head to toe,
both front to back & side to
side
• Feet Flat and Comfortable
• Knees/Legs Relaxed
• Pelvis Level
• Abdomen Firm but Relaxed
• Shoulders Back, Chest Out
• Head Level
• Tall but Relaxed
• Feel Powerful yet Peaceful
39. Good Seated Posture
• Comfortable but
Firm Chair
• “90 – 90” Position
• Feet Flat
• Pelvis &Torso
Same as Standing
40. Good Seated Posture
• Comfortable but
Firm Chair
• “90 – 90” Position
• Feet Flat
• Pelvis &Torso
Same as Standing
• Arms Relaxed
41. Good Seated Posture
• Comfortable but
Firm Chair
• “90 – 90” Position
• Feet Flat
• Pelvis &Torso
Same as Standing
• Arms Relaxed
• Shoulders back
42. Good Seated Posture
• Comfortable but
Firm Chair
• “90 – 90” Position
• Feet Flat
• Pelvis &Torso
Same as Standing
• Arms Relaxed
• Shoulders back
• Head Level
43. Good Seated Posture
• Comfortable but
Firm Chair
• “90 – 90” Position
• Feet Flat
• Pelvis &Torso
Same as Standing
• Arms Relaxed
• Shoulders back
• Head Level
• Center of Gravity Crucial!
46. Good Sleeping Posture
• Curves Maintained
& Supported While
on Back
• Everything Neutral
& Relaxed
47. Good Sleeping Posture
• Curves Maintained
& Supported While
on Back
• Everything Neutral
& Relaxed
• Head &Neck
Especially
Important
48. Good Sleeping Posture
• Curves Maintained
& Supported While
on Back
• Everything Neutral
& Relaxed
• Head &Neck
Especially
Important
• Knees Slightly
Bent
51. Middle Stance Posture
• Feet a little more than
Shoulder Width Apart
• Knees Bent, Back Straight
52. Middle Stance Posture
• Feet a little more than
Shoulder Width Apart
• Knees Bent, Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
53. Middle Stance Posture
• Feet a little more than
Shoulder Width Apart
• Knees Bent, Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
54. Middle Stance Posture
• Feet a little more than
Shoulder Width Apart
• Knees Bent, Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
• This takes most of the
strain off your back,
lowers you down to the work surface,
and strengthens your legs.
55. Middle Stance Posture
• Feet a little more than
Shoulder Width Apart
• Knees Bent, Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
• This takes most of the
strain off your back,
lowers you down to the work surface,
and strengthens your legs.
• Table, Counter, Sink, Stove, Laundry,
58. Lunge Stance Posture
• Feet Roughly 1½ Strides
Apart
• Front Knee Bent, Rear Leg and
Back Straight
59. Lunge Stance Posture
• Feet Roughly 1½ Strides
Apart
• Front Knee Bent, Rear Leg and
Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
60. Lunge Stance Posture
• Feet Roughly 1½ Strides
Apart
• Front Knee Bent, Rear Leg and
Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
61. Lunge Stance Posture
• Feet Roughly 1½ Strides
Apart
• Front Knee Bent, Rear Leg and
Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
• This takes most of the strain
off your back, lowers you
down to the work surface, and
strengthens your legs.
62. Lunge Stance Posture
• Feet Roughly 1½ Strides
Apart
• Front Knee Bent, Rear Leg and
Back Straight
• Shoulders Relaxed
• Head & Neck Neutral
• This takes most of the strain
off your back, lowers you
down to the work surface, and
strengthens your legs.
• Table, Counter, Sink, Stove,
Laundry, Ironing, (open cabinet
door and step front foot inside at
65. Moving-Lunge Posture
• For activities that require you
to move
• Keeps your spine straight and
shifts the majority of the load
to your legs
66. Moving-Lunge Posture
• For activities that require you
to move
• Keeps your spine straight and
shifts the majority of the load
to your legs
• Shift forward and back,
keeping the weight on your
legs
67. Moving-Lunge Posture
• For activities that require you
to move
• Keeps your spine straight and
shifts the majority of the load
to your legs
• Shift forward and back,
keeping the weight on your
legs
• You may dip down into a
deeper stance as needed
68. Moving-Lunge Posture
• For activities that require you
to move
• Keeps your spine straight and
shifts the majority of the load
to your legs
• Shift forward and back,
keeping the weight on your
legs
• You may dip down into a
deeper stance as needed
• Sweeping, Vacuuming,
Mopping, Shoveling, Raking,
Moving Loads from one place
71. One-Knee Posture & Lift
• Begin on one
knee
• Lunge Forward,
with weight on
front leg, grab
object, then shift weight back again
72. One-Knee Posture & Lift
• Begin on one
knee
• Lunge Forward,
with weight on
front leg, grab
object, then shift weight back again
• Stand up, back straight, exhale
73. One-Knee Posture & Lift
• Begin on one
knee
• Lunge Forward,
with weight on
front leg, grab
object, then shift weight back again
• Stand up, back straight, exhale
• Gardening, cleaning, picking up
anything, tying shoes, any activity
near the ground, “waiting” posture
76. Squatting Posture
• When working for any length of
time near the floor (Great if Pregnant)
• Alternative way to lift (remember to
exhale while lifting)
77. Squatting Posture
• When working for any length of
time near the floor (Great if Pregnant)
• Alternative way to lift (remember to
exhale while lifting)
• Very good for
strengthening
your legs
78. Squatting Posture
• When working for any length of
time near the floor (Great if Pregnant)
• Alternative way to lift (remember to
exhale while lifting)
• Very good for
strengthening
your legs
• Gardening,
cleaning, any
activity near
80. Getting In & Out of Bed
• Stretch lightly
head to toe both
before and after
getting into and
out of bed
81. Getting In & Out of Bed
• Stretch lightly
head to toe both
before and after
getting into and
out of bed
• Deep breathe
while stretching
82. Getting In & Out of Bed
• Stretch lightly
head to toe both
before and after
getting into and
out of bed
• Deep breathe
while stretching
• Think of 3 things
in your life you
are grateful for
85. Getting Into a Car
• Sit with both feet outside
• Grab seat belt
86. Getting Into a Car
• Sit with both feet outside
• Grab seat belt
• Swivel into car while
bringing seat belt
across your body &
fasten
87. Getting Into a Car
• Sit with both feet outside
• Grab seat belt
• Swivel into car while
bringing seat belt
across your body &
fasten
• Close Door
88. Getting Into a Car
• Sit with both feet outside
• Grab seat belt
• Swivel into car while
bringing seat belt
across your body &
fasten
• Close Door
• Adjust Mirrors & Seat
89. Getting Into a Car
• Sit with both feet outside
• Grab seat belt
• Swivel into car while
bringing seat belt
across your body &
fasten
• Close Door
• Adjust Mirrors & Seat
• Reverse order to get out
92. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
93. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
94. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
• Stretch often at work
95. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
• Stretch often at work
• Take water breaks
96. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
• Stretch often at work
• Take water breaks
• Exercise
97. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
• Stretch often at work
• Take water breaks
• Exercise
• Go for a walk
98. Add Movement To Your Day
• Ride bike to work
• Park at end of lot
• Take the stairs
• Stretch often at work
• Take water breaks
• Exercise
• Go for a walk
• Be “less efficient”
105. Eat to Win!
• If you want to be more alive than dead,
eat foods that are more alive than dead!
106. Eat to Win!
• If you want to be more alive than dead,
eat foods that are more alive than dead!
• Plenty of live and organic foods
107. Eat to Win!
• If you want to be more alive than dead,
eat foods that are more alive than dead!
• Plenty of live and organic foods
• Combine them correctly
108. Eat to Win!
• If you want to be more alive than dead,
eat foods that are more alive than dead!
• Plenty of live and organic foods
• Combine them correctly
• Use proper mechanics when eating and no
cooked foods after 8:00 PM
109. Eat to Win!
• If you want to be more alive than dead,
eat foods that are more alive than dead!
• Plenty of live and organic foods
• Combine them correctly
• Use proper mechanics when eating and no
cooked foods after 8:00 PM
• Before eating or drinking anything, ask,
“Will this clog me or cleanse me; will it
move me toward fitness or fatness?”
112. Increase Your Water Intake
• Your spinal discs are 70% water
• You lose ¼ - ½ inch in height during
the day as gravity pushes water out
of your discs
113. Increase Your Water Intake
• Your spinal discs are 70% water
• You lose ¼ - ½ inch in height during
the day as gravity pushes water out
of your discs
• You gain this back as you sleep – as
long as you have enough water, get
enough sleep, and sleep in the right
positions.
115. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
116. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
• Diaphragm attached to middle of
spine, so deep breaths = Movement
117. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
• Diaphragm attached to middle of
spine, so deep breaths = Movement
• Clears your lymphatic vessels
118. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
• Diaphragm attached to middle of
spine, so deep breaths = Movement
• Clears your lymphatic vessels
• Less straining to go to the bathroom
119. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
• Diaphragm attached to middle of
spine, so deep breaths = Movement
• Clears your lymphatic vessels
• Less straining to go to the bathroom
• Clears your mind and relaxes you
120. Deep Breathe
• Next to Life Force, oxygen
is the one thing your body
needs most
• Diaphragm attached to middle of
spine, so deep breaths = Movement
• Clears your lymphatic vessels
• Less straining to go to the bathroom
• Clears your mind and relaxes you
• Makes you more alert
124. Positive Focus
• Negative thoughts = Negative &
Destructive Biochemistry
• Positive thoughts = Positive,
Constructive and Healing
Biochemistry
• Focus on what’s right, what you have
to be grateful for, and what you want
to see happen both in your own life
and in the world.
126. Avoid Repetitive Patterns
• Even if you do most things the right
way, if you always do them the SAME
way, it is easy to get stuck in a rut!
127. Avoid Repetitive Patterns
• Even if you do most things the right
way, if you always do them the SAME
way, it is easy to get stuck in a rut!
• Shift things around periodically at
home and work, sit in a different
place watching TV each night,
change sides of the bed,
change your routines, vary
your exercise
129. Why is taking
care of your
spine so
important?
• Your Nerve System is the
Master Control system
130. Why is taking
care of your
spine so
important?
• Your Nerve System is the
Master Control system
• Your spine is the “window”
to your nerve system
131. Why is taking
care of your
spine so
important?
• Your Nerve System is the
Master Control system
• Your spine is the “window”
to your nerve system
If you take care of your spine,
your spine will take care of you!
132. 3 Things You Need to Know
About How Your Body Works
133. 3 Things You Need to Know
About How Your Body Works
1) Every day, you either grow a little
stronger, or you get a little weaker
134. 3 Things You Need to Know
About How Your Body Works
1) Every day, you either grow a little
stronger, or you get a little weaker
2) In order to grow stronger each day,
you must have a clear neurological
CONNECTION between your brain
and your body
135. 3 Things You Need to Know
About How Your Body Works
1) Every day, you either grow a little
stronger, or you get a little weaker
2) In order to grow stronger each day,
you must have a clear neurological
CONNECTION between your brain
and your body
3) In order to maintain a clear brain-
body connection and grow stronger
each day, your spine must be
aligned and functioning properly.
136. Remember, our goal is…
To keep you
moving
progressively
toward the full
expression of
health and life!
138. Your Body is
Constantly Changing
• There are literally
thousands of things
happening in every cell,
every second.
139. Your Body is
Constantly Changing
• There are literally
thousands of things
happening in every cell,
every second.
• Your body is
changing every
moment you are
alive!
140. Your Body is
Constantly Changing
• There are literally
thousands of things
happening in every cell,
every second.
• Your body is
changing every
moment you are
alive!
Once you understand this…
141. it’s also easy to also understand that
there are only two ways that your body
can change in any moment…
142. it’s also easy to also understand that
there are only two ways that your body
can change in any moment…
• You can get a little stronger, or…
143. it’s also easy to also understand that
there are only two ways that your body
can change in any moment…
• You can get a little stronger, or…
• You can get a little weaker.
144. it’s also easy to also understand that
there are only two ways that your body
can change in any moment…
• You can get a little stronger, or…
• You can get a little weaker.
• Our goal is at the end of the day to have
spent more time getting stronger than
weaker, so that we have become stronger
overall each day.
148. It’s Really Simple…
• Your Brain and Nerve System
are your Master Control
System
149. It’s Really Simple…
• Your Brain and Nerve System
are your Master Control
System
• Increased Connection &
Organization = Harmony =
stronger every day
150. It’s Really Simple…
• Your Brain and Nerve System
are your Master Control
System
• Increased Connection &
Organization = Harmony =
stronger every day
• Decreased Connection &
Organization = Dysfunction =
Weaker every day
151. In order to keep growing
stronger every day, you
must keep a clear brain-
body CONNECTION!
155. Your “Neuroskeleton”
• Your Spinal Cord is
contained within and is
intimately connected to
your spinal column
156. Your “Neuroskeleton”
• Your Spinal Cord is
contained within and is
intimately connected to
your spinal column
• Your Spinal Nerves exit
your spine between
each pair of vertebrae
and branch out to go to
every cell in your body
158. Are You Wound Too Tightly?
• Too much or too little
tension on your spinal
cord and nerves results
in a loss of CONNECTION
between your brain and your body.
159. Are You Wound Too Tightly?
• Too much or too little
tension on your spinal
cord and nerves results
in a loss of CONNECTION
between your brain and your body.
• This causes a decreased ability to
organize all the parts of your body,
and leads to dysfunction, so you end
up growing weaker every day.
160. Your Spine Controls Nerve
System Tension
The 24 vertebrae and
dozens of joints in your
spine all work together
as ONE ORGAN to
maintain the proper
amount of tension in
your nerves, no matter
what you are doing or
the position you are in.
161. Your Spine Controls Nerve
System Tension
• Messages then travel
back and forth between
your brain and body at
the proper speed and
are understood.
• This allows you to
function at the highest
level and keep growing
stronger every day!
162. Now you know why it’s
important for your WHOLE
spine to be aligned and
functioning properly
If any PART of your
spine isn’t working, it
affects your WHOLE
body, and therefore,
your whole life!
163. It’s like a Guitar…
• If even one string is out
of tune, it ruins the
whole song.
• If ANY part of your
spine is “out of tune,” it
stops you from singing
YOUR “song” at the
level your are meant to.
165. Chiropractic
Adjustments Help…
• Restore and maintain alignment and
function in your SPINE, in order to…
166. Chiropractic
Adjustments Help…
• Restore and maintain alignment and
function in your SPINE, in order to…
• Re-establish and maintain your
brain-body CONNECTION, and the
normal flow of your Life Energy in
your body, so that…
167. Chiropractic
Adjustments Help…
• Restore and maintain alignment and
function in your SPINE, in order to…
• Re-establish and maintain your
brain-body CONNECTION, and the
normal flow of your Life Energy in
your body, so that…
• You can resume growing stronger
and healthier every day, regardless
of where you are!
168. If you take
care of
your spine,
your spine
will take
care of YOU!!!
169. Why Do You…
• Drink bottled
water
• Eat healthy foods
• Take supplements
• Exercise
• Get enough sleep
• Deep breathe
• Etc.
171. The only way to
ensure you get
the most out of
all those things,
is to make sure
your spine is
aligned and
functioning
properly, so that
you are totally
172. Chiropractic care is about
helping you perform at
your highest level in
every area of your life,
by progressively
increasing your
expression of
health and life!
173. It’s NOT Just About Your Back…
It’s
About
Your
LIFE!
