FULLNESS OF LIFE CHIROPRACTIC CHIROPRACTORS CAN HELP WITH POOR POSTURE
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO KEEP A GOOD POSTURE?
It's difficult to keep a nice posture. It's far easier to hunch forward and slump back your pelvis than it is to hold your shoulders back and maintain the natural bend in your lower spine. Some people suffer from structural causes of bad posture that are beyond their control, but the majority suffer from positional causes. This means that our posture is the result of the way we hold and carry ourselves.
One of the most common causes of poor posture is working at a desk all day. When you sit at a desk, your shoulders tend to round forward, your chin juts out, and your back rounds. This puts a lot of strain on your spine and can lead to a lot of pain and discomfort.
Another reason is Excessive weight. Being overweight or obese puts a lot of strain on your back and can cause you to slouch. Loosing weight might not cure your posture problems, but it can help.
Wearing high heels is another common cause of poor posture. When you wear high heels, your weight is shifted forward, and your spine curves to compensate. This puts a lot of strain on your back and can lead to pain and discomfort.
Then there's General weakness in the midsection. If your abdominal muscles are weak, it can cause your spine to curve and lead to poor posture.
Muscle imbalance or spasm are also causes of poor posture. If you have a muscle imbalance, it means that some muscles are stronger than others. This can cause your spine to curve and lead to pain and discomfort.
Another consequence of poor posture is fatigue. When you don't have good posture, your muscles have to work harder to keep you upright. This can lead to muscle fatigue and make it difficult to get through your day. You may find yourself feeling tired all the time, even if you're getting enough sleep.
And finally, there is Poor flexibility. If you're not flexible, it can be difficult to maintain proper posture.
CONSEQUENCES OF AN UNCOMFORTABLE POSTURE
Pain is one of the most common side effects of bad posture. Your body seeks balance, and putting undue stress on your pelvis, back, neck, knees, shoulders, and hips on a regular basis will throw you off. Over time, you may develop chronic pain conditions that you mistakenly attribute to aging or another ailment, while in reality, they are the result of your poor posture habits.
Fullness of Life Chiropractic chiropractors can help you improve your posture by providing you with exercises and stretches that will strengthen the muscles that support your spine. They can also adjust your spine to correct any misalignments that may be contributing to your poor posture.
GET AN ANALYSIS FROM AN EXPERT
Chiropractic experts can examine your posture to establish the source of the problem. The following are some of the things your chiropractor will look for:
- You have a height difference across your shoulders.
- The pelvis is tilted forward.
- Knee alignment is important.
- Variations in stance include turning one or both feet outward.
- Changes in your typical walking pattern.
- An increase in the curvature of your spine.
A chiropractor can devise a treatment plan and assist you in correcting the problem after the underlying reasons of your posture problems have been identified. You may be given instructions on how to sit properly, stand and walk properly, and work properly as it relates to posture, in addition to spinal adjustments.
Your chiropractic therapy will assist you, but it will only be half of the struggle. You'll also have to be more aware of your posture in everyday tasks and correct any unhealthy habits you've developed through time. It's a difficult endeavor, but one that you can master with enough practice.
Fullness of Life Chiropractic will work with you to improve your posture and reduce or eliminate the pain it's causing. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment!
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