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When this is observed, it usually Among the habits, we find that sleeping too much on the one side or in the abdominal position is a potential trouble maker for the spinal column. carriage. ‘The abdominal position often produces cervical rotations, beâ€" cause of the strong tendency to persistently turn the, head one way and sleep fln* way most of the time. Habituwally sitting in a steouâ€" ched position in a prime cause for peor posture, and often beâ€" comes the reason for lowback aches or pains; more than that, it increases the probability of weakness in â€"the sacroâ€"iliacâ€" foints. The habit of lifting young children and heavy objects from the floor without bending the knees is a well known cause of back strain and sacroâ€"iliac displacements. When the knees are bent to lift, it reduces the effort on the back by three fourths of the weight of the object! â€" _ No one ever sees his own There are many things to be considered in connection with individual habits; for instance, whether or not to use a pillow. THE PMLLOW IS INTENDED ‘TO SUPPORT THE NECK RAâ€" ‘THER THAN THE HEAD! of the body on the shoulder blade and the soft portion ot} the buttock. It is better for circulation to sleep with the arms down. The position of the legs does not matter for most people except in sciatica . . . here ‘the affected leg should be drawn up somewhat, Proper sleeping habits and position is most important in cases where there is arm or shoulder trouble such as in neuritis or neuralgias.. vally due to tension or favity posture or both. To help conâ€" trol this, one should lie on the floor before retiring; relling from side to side is quite reâ€" lower extremities (a short leg) is much more common than is generally suspected. This often laxing. or pelvic troubles. Often, this inequality has to be compenâ€" sated for if we are to avoid disabling reoccurrences. | The patient who suffers from any of these disorders of negâ€" lected posture, whether awake or sleeping, will get relieft as he begins to follow the prinâ€" ciples of spinal hygiene as inâ€" structed by his Chirepracter. most cases harder to cerrect. In the first half of 1958 corâ€" poration profits in Canada total led $722 million, a decrease of 16 per cent from the $864 milâ€" lion earred in the same period neck and head HOW TO USE IT . .. WHAT IT DOES . . . Hospital services must be medically necessary PREPAID PREMIUMS mean PREPAID PROTECTION n w i t \ UaMS® """~ _ es DIWGON pegth 6Me m c «yasan 1. 8 womil$ A ND . .. it is your means of identification at the hospital ONTARIO HOSPITAL SERVICES COMMISSION HOBPITAL INB8UVURANCGE BIiVYV!AOC N B8 @8T. 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