While Covid-19 and the current coronavirus pandemic has sent the world into a tailspin, there are some interesting developments that are happening with health and wellness, including back pain.
For example, people are realizing how important ergonomics is when it comes to working from home, using a laptop, and maybe not being able to follow their usual office routine.
Did you see our post
on social media with some handy ergonomic tips? Find it at https://www.instagram.com/p/B_CqRK4BD63/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
While commuting may not be everyone’s favorite use of time, commuting did force people to at least move more than they are moving now in the sense that they are staying more still while being isolated at home.
Review our 21-movement range of motion routine
for an efficient injection of movement into your day – https://youtu.be/2Jkm8FfZ1Xc
During Covid-19, taking care of yourself while under more tension or different routines can help support a positive outcome.
Having less access to restaurant food, fast food, and options for going out has perhaps help some people spend more time thinking about what they eat and how they eat…but it’s also being reported that extra weight may be getting added on instead of being taken off!
Our blog often
mentions the Mediterranean diet, check it out at www.dkchiroblog.com
Many of us try to cram in sleep where we can in exchange for more time to get what we need and want done everyday. Currently, there is an opportunity for people to get more rest and even become restless not knowing what to do.
Check out our YouTube channel </H2) for this video that mentions sleep habits – https://youtu.be/FJ68-_43GnI
All these and many other positive spins on our current challenges do not negate the actual problems many people are dealing with in their individual situations.
For many, the pandemic is creating unparalleled stress physically, emotionally, and on other levels that effect overall well being. While there are many ideas and suggestions on how to navigate the difficulties that are being faced, there is much to be said for the fundamentals.
Along with reaching out for the appropriate support, people can turn to the fundamentals to help with stress. Eating well, getting enough rest (but not too much rest and inactivity), staying active and maintaining relationships that nurture the person can help to make it through the day.
Self care during Covid-19 will help keep you healthy and well.
