Your Guide to Good Posture – The Joint Chiropractic

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  • To maintain good posture, you need to have Balance, Muscle Flexibility & Strength, and Normal Joint Motion throughout the Body – especially the spine.
  • This means that you need to be Aware of General Health, Nutritional & Exercise Considerations, and also be able to Recognize and Take Action to Correct Postural & Movement Habits at Work, Home, and while On-the-go.
  • Good Posture:
  • There are two types of posture: Dynamic and Static
  • Dynamic posture: our whole body’s posture while moving. It’s how we walk, run, lift and bend.
  • Static posture: our body’s posture while at rest. It’s how we sit, stand and lay.
  • “Good Posture”:
  • Benefits of Good Posture:
  • Reduced risk of back and neck pain
  • Better balance and coordination
  • Higher energy levels
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Optimism and positivity
  • Poor Posture can cause:
  • Back and neck pain
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Arthritis
  • Digestion problems
  • Respiratory issues
  • Poor circulation
  • Adjusting Poor Posture:
  • A healthy spine is critical to good posture.
  • One of the key components to good posture is the position of your spine and the body’s ability to function optimally.
  • Chiropractors can help improve posture by adjusting the spine, strengthening the supporting muscles and soft tissue in the neck and upper back, and educating people on ways to maintain proper posture.
  • Posture can affect all areas of health; your susceptibility to injury, breathing, digestion, even nutrition to your brain ~ Dr. Kevin Lees.
  • By correcting postural imbalances, while at the same time encouraging your body to work more optimally, you and your body are able to better support good posture.
  • How to Improve Your Posture:
  • 5 easy stretches that can help you achieve and maintain good posture
  • 1. Chin Tuck: repeat 10 times.
  • 2. Shoulder Blade Squeeze: repeat 3 – 5 times.
  • 3. Abdominal Pull-In: as if moving your belly button toward your backbone. Repeat 3 – 5 times.
  • 4. Upper Body Stretch:
  • 5. Arm Across Chest Stretch: Repeat 3 times on each side.
  • Proactive Posture Tips:
  • 7 Tips to Help You Avoid Bad Posture Everyday:
  • 1. Take a look
  • 2. Get that standing desk
  • 3. Look up when texting
  • 4. Exercise
  • 5. Breathe
  • 6. Sleep right: Ideal sleeping positions
  • 7. Visit Your Chiropractor

Source(s): https://www.thejoint.com/posture