Seaside Spine

Huge Congrats to our very own Dr. Matt and Sophee for competing in the Freedom Springs Triathlon this weekend. Sophee took home 3rd place!

Wednesday Wellness Tip!

Are you planning a drive this holiday weekend?
Here are a few simple tips to keep your spine happy!

Lumbar Support: Use a small pillow or rolled towel for your lower back if you need extra lumbar support.

Relaxed Reach: Adjust your seat so your elbows stay bent, not reaching or bending in any un-natural feeling position.

Move Often: if you’re on a long trip try to take breaks during the drive to reset your posture.

We hope everyone has an amazing holiday. Stay safe and enjoy the 4th!

Wednesday Wellness Tip: The Eye-Level Rule 📱

Ever feel a dull ache in your shoulders or a tight knot at the base of your neck by mid-afternoon? You are likely paying the "texting tax."

When you hold your head upright in perfect alignment, it weighs a manageable 10 to 12 pounds. But gravity multiplies that weight the second you tilt forward. Dropping your chin down to look at your phone creates an incredible lever effect on your cervical spine:
15° tilt: Your neck feels 27 lbs of strain.
30° tilt: It jumps to 40 lbs.
60° tilt (the typical scrolling slump): Your spine is forced to support 60 pounds of pressure. That is the exact weight of a standard microwave oven hanging off your upper back.
This constant overload strains muscles, overstretches ligaments, and flattens the natural curve of your neck—the root cause of modern tension headaches and mid-back stiffness.

How To Help “Tech Neck”: Bring the Screen to Your Eyes

Elevate the Device: Keep your chin parallel to the floor and raise your phone up to meet your gaze. Try and make it a habit and conscious thought!

Put a 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ in the comments if we caught you slouching!