Posture Perfect

Good posture is important for overall health and well-being. When you have good posture, your muscles and joints are aligned properly, which can help reduce muscle strain, back pain, and other musculoskeletal problems. Good posture can also help improve your breathing and circulation, as well as enhance your appearance and wellbeing.

On the other hand, poor posture can lead to a range of health problems. Slouching or slumping can cause muscle strain and discomfort, as well as an increase the risk of developing back pain and other musculoskeletal conditions. Poor posture can also lead to poor circulation and breathing problems, and it can make you appear less confident and trick your brain into decreasing your mood.

To maintain good posture, it’s important to get adjusted (by your Awesome Chiropractor) and pay attention to your body position when sitting, standing, and moving. Make sure to keep your head, neck, and spine aligned, and avoid slouching or slumping. It can also be helpful to practice good posture habits, such as sitting up straight in your chair and walking with your shoulders back and your head up. If you work at a desk or spend long periods of time sitting, it’s important to take regular breaks to stretch and move around. I suggest getting up and moving at-least once every hour. This can help prevent muscle strain and maintain good mobility. Your body is constantly adapting, so if you stay still your body will act accordingly!

As your chiropractor, my goal is to optimize your wellness by finding your body’s movement patterns, adjusting the dysfunction, and allowing you to live and move at your greatest capacity! One of the ways I track your wellness is through Posture Screening. Having a visual aide, like the posture screen, can play a huge role in tracking your success and changes with your life. Attached is an example of what you would receive in your review of findings in my office.

At the end of the day, your posture is just one of the four key factors to your overall wellness – Structural, Mental/Emotional, Physical, and Biochemical (diet, nutrition, and supplements). Make sure your are doing something to better your wellness each day!