The Football World Cup in Brazil has so far been a carnival of football to enjoy.  It is a feast of the best football talents on earth showcased on the biggest stage. With up to 3 matches a day in the early stages there is a lot for us to watch, but in all this good news there is a slight danger, bad posture.

Unfortunately for most of us we won’t be able to physically attend any live matches in Brazil. Instead we are likely to be stuck inside and sat on our couches for up to 3 matches in a row. As bad as missing out on the carnival and glorious sunshine is, my main concern as a leading Staines Chiropractor is your posture. We can all too easily sit on the couch incorrectly and with potentially hours of football to watch in a row the effects could be great.

If you aren’t sat correctly it can lead to some back pains and other bodily pains. At our busy Pure Chiropractic Staines clinic it is my duty to offer advice to avoid any potential problems. So to enjoy the feast of football without damaging yourself my advice to you is;

• Get up and walk around at half time – Sitting in one place or position for too long is not good for your body and health. So when half time comes get up and make yourself a cup of tea or glass of water. Stretch all your stiff muscles and joints and walk around.
• Ensure you are sat correctly – Don’t slouch. Make sure your body weight is supported by the couch as much as possible and don’t put any strain on one particular area (such as your neck).
• Ensure the TV angle is right for you – Don’t sit one way and constantly turn your head to watch the TV. Make sure you have the TV in front of you to avoid any unnecessary strain on your neck.

If you feel like you need any further advice or a one-to-one session to avoid any back and neck pains during the world cup then please contact us at Pure Chiropractic Staines Clinic on 01784 464649 or email us at info@purechiropractic.co.uk.