Summer is here, and there are few better ways to enjoy the outdoors than a golf game with friends.  However, because of the way you move your body when making a golf swing, you have to be very careful to have the correct posture and stance, or you may be causing yourself back issues that will get worse as time goes on.  The pros often visit a chiropractor to make sure their back is in tip-top health.

We wanted to provide you with a few tips to make sure you're playing golf pain-free for years to come.

1. Make sure your clubs fit: One of the biggest problems that golfers run into are clubs that don't fit, which cause improper stance, and eventually leads to back problems.  If you're using clubs that someone else has given you (or, ladies, if you're using your husband's "hand-me-downs") be sure that they are the correct size for you.  Both your back and your game will thank you!

2. Stretch before the game: Stretching before the game will not only improve your performance, but make sure your back is nice and limber for the duration of the game.

3. Use a pull cart for your golf clubs: Carrying your golf clubs for 18 holes can cause great strain on your back.  Instead, why not use a pull cart?  They're inexpensive to rent or purchase, and it will make your game pain free!

Oils ain't Oils

Eating fish has a number of positive health benefits, including increasing your omega-3, which helps ward off a variety of health-related conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning deficits, cardiovascular disease, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory disorders, and much more.

However, there is a growing concern with the amount of toxins and mercury that can be found in the fish you buy at a supermarket.  There are also very real concerns about the sustainability of fish stocks in Australia, with the Bureau of Rural Sciences indicating that two-thirds of Australian fish species are now either fully fished or overfished.

So how do you take advantage of the health benefits of fish, while leaving the negative areas behind?

A good fish oil supplement can be a great way to benefit from Omega-3 without the negative side effects of upping your fish consumption.  Fish oil supplements are created using sustainable aquaculture practices, and strip out all of the toxins that are found in fish. 

In recent years, there has been a big movement to improve computer ergonomics for adults in the workplace.  This movement has been very valuable, but it unfortunately leaves an important group out: your kids!  Do you share a computer with your kids?  Or, do they have their own computer, and you've set them up with an old desk of yours?

Bad ergonomics for kids now can lead to back problems down the road. 

Following these guidelines can help you make sure your child has an ergonomically-sound computer area:

• Try to have the computer monitor at eye-level with the child.  This will ensure they're sitting up straight, and not slouching or straining their neck to see it.


• If you share a computer space with your kids, make sure it is easily adjustable to their needs.


• Keep your mouse close to the edge of the desk, so your child doesn't have to put their arm at an awkward angle to reach it.


• Make sure your child's legs are at a 90 to 120 degree angle while seated (you can adjust the chair, or add something for their feet to rest on to bring them up higher).