Is poor posture impacting your life, but you can’t seem to change it? Dr. Lee Stafford at Equilibrium Chiropractic in Greensboro, NC, offers posture correction to help.
Proper Posture and Chiropractic Care
Even though we’re often reminded to “sit up straight” as children, posture isn’t something most people think about regularly. Between device usage and other lifestyle factors, poor posture is a very common thing. Even those who begin the morning with good posture can slip throughout the day due to stress and fatigue. Unfortunately, poor posture can lead to various issues. In this guide, Dr. Stafford and the team at Equilibrium Chiropractic in Greensboro, NC, share some of these issues as well as how chiropractic care can play an integral role in posture correction.
Why Is Posture So Important?
Most people know that good posture can make you feel and appear more confident, but it goes far beyond that. Good posture means having a neutral spine, which prevents undue stress and strain on the spinal column. Poor posture can lead to the following and more:
- Muscle strain and tension
- Stress on the ligaments
- Misalignment
- Herniated discs
- Nerve compression and poor nerve function
- Headaches
- Back and neck pain
- Abnormal wear and tear of the joints
- Fatigue
- Digestive issues
In short, poor posture can lead to pain, health conditions, and more avoidable problems.
How Can Chiropractic Care Help Improve Posture?
Generally, there are three things that prevent people from practicing proper posture:
- Habits
- Pain and injuries
- Muscle weakness
Fortunately, chiropractors can help address all three through techniques such as those below.
- Adjustments: Misalignment can make good posture a challenge. A misalignment puts undue stress and strain on the muscles, discs, nerves, and ligaments, which can prevent the spine from being neutral. Restoring proper alignment removes the root of the issue, making it easier to maintain a neutral spine.
- Soft tissue techniques: Muscle tension, scar tissue, and trigger points can all also make a neutral spine nearly impossible. Soft tissue therapy can help remove these restrictions.
- Therapeutic exercises: Targeted exercises can help strengthen the core. As the core is integral to supporting the spinal column, these exercises can make good posture easier and more natural.
- Lifestyle adjustments: Your chiropractor can help determine which habits and lifestyle factors might impact your posture and work with you to correct them.
Let Dr. Stafford and the team at Equilibrium Chiropractic in Greensboro, NC, help you improve your health and quality of life. Schedule an appointment for posture correction by calling (336) 763-0084.