DISC Sports & Spine Center, in Marina Del Rey & Newport Beach, Calif., celebrated World Spine Day by offering tips for maintaining a healthy spine.
Here are four takeaways:
1. DISC neurosurgeon Richard B. Kim, MD, offered helpful tips for a healthy spine. He urged people to straighten their posture and get active.
2. He also noted people should practice deep breathing, because it promotes full oxygen exchange.
3. Sleep also enhances spine health, if done in the proper position. Dr. Kim suggested sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees to decrease spine pressure.
4. DISC offers sports medicine, spinal, orthopedics and pain management services.