20/10/2022
Why is posture so important?
Healthy posture is fundamental to the physical health of the body, including the bones, muscles, nervous system and the organs. Incorrect posture causes various issues:
* Pain: Incorrect posture can put your muscles and bones under strain, which can, in turn, present itself as tightness and eventually pain in the back, head, neck, hips and knees.
* Restricted movement: Tension and pain caused by incorrect posture can become so severe that it restricts movement and impedes flexibility.
* Damage to the nervous system: The nervous system is intimately intertwined with the spine, which is heavily affected by posture. An incorrect posture can cause issues for the nervous system including irritation and impairment.
* Chronic diseases: Poor posture can cause the body to become stuck in unhealthy positions, which can then lead to a host of chronic diseases including scoliosis, disc irritation, arthritic changes and nerve inflammation.
Chiropractors are experts in posture and alignment of the musculoskeletal system. Their job is to provide the treatments to correct physical conditions caused by incorrect posture, and then to help educate the patient on how to prevent postural issues from reoccurring. Chiropractic treatment such as Spinal adjustments are the chiropractorâs bread and butter. They use controlled force to help realign the spine and neck, which in turn helps correct issues with posture.
Once the physical condition of the body is corrected, the chiropractor will often educate the patient on what the correct posture is for everyday activities like sitting, walking and sleeping.
Curious to discover how chiropractic care will benefit your body, book an appointment now with our team.