How Old is Your Spine?

In recognition of Arthritis Month--How Old Is Your Spine? Complete the questions below!

Is your spine older than you are?

HOW OLD IS YOUR SPINE?

Did you know that your spine may be “older” than you are?  Depending on how you use or “abuse” your spine and what accidents or medical conditions you have had, your spine may be wearing out faster than the rest of your body.  Answering these questions may help you understand the stresses that may be taking “years” off your spine, leading to spinal degeneration.

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND THEN SEND YOUR RESPONSES TO US..WE WILL CONTACT YOU WITH SUGGESTIONS!!

MICROTRAUMA                                              

Do you repeatedly:

YES    NO

___   ___   Hold your head to one side to cradle the

                   telephone?

___   ___   Slouch when you’re reading or writing?

___   ___   Keep your legs straight when you’re bending

                   or lifting?

___   ___   Twist when lifting something?

___   ___   Sleep on your stomach or on a poor mattress

                   or a couch?

MAJOR TRAUMA

Have you ever:

YES    NO

___   ___   Had a childhood fall or sports injury?

___   ___   Had a whiplash from an accident?

___   ___   Been knocked unconscious?

 CONGENITAL PROBLEMS

Have you ever been told you have:

YES    NO

___   ___   Scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine)?

___   ___   Spondylolisthesis (forward misalignment

                   of one vertebra over another)?

___   ___   A hemivertebra (underdeveloped vertebra

                   on one side)?

___   ___   Other back problems or spinal malformations?

YOUR LIFESTYLE

Do you:

YES    NO

___   ___   Work long hours without breaks?

___   ___   Let things “stress you out”?

___   ___   Eat  fast/junk food?

___   ___   Skip exercising because you’re too busy?

The more times you answered yes, the more likely it is that your spine is degenerating.

Now it’s time to learn about your spine so you can maintain or improve its health.           

Iris Rosenfeld, DC is a bestselling contributing author and was awarded the Woman of the Year.  Since beginning her practice in 1985, her services are tailored to meet one’s needs structurally, nutritionally and emotionally through eliminating the interferences that lead to dysfunction, pain and disease.  She utilizes different techniques to empower one to achieve greater well-being.  To learn more about upcoming seminars, receive free newsletters and create miraculous breakthroughs in abundant longevity, health and vitality, go to www.driris.com