The Retirement Mistake That Most People Make..

Many people spend 30 to 40 years working hard to build a career and look forward to retirement as a time to travel, play with their grandchildren, and enjoy life. Unfortunately, years of repetitive lifting, prolonged sitting, poor posture, and lack of exercise can lead to chronic neck and back pain that limits the very activities they worked so hard to enjoy. The good news is that there are steps you can take now to protect your spine. Maintain a healthy weight, strengthen your core, stay physically active, practice good posture, lift with your legs instead of your back, avoid smoking, and address persistent pain early before it becomes a larger problem. Investing in your spine health today can help ensure that your retirement is spent doing the things you love rather than dealing with unnecessary pain and disability. Antonio J. Webb, MD Orthopedic Spine Surgeon www.antoniowebbmd.com www.texasdiscreplacementcenter.com