Written in collaboration with Matthew Carstens, Chiropractor at Chiropractie Centraal If you are experiencing back, shoulder, neck, or hip pain, your posture may be the cause. With more people working from home, viewing devices, and limiting exercise, physical problems from poor posture are increasing. However, posture is both a cause and effect of physical circumstances. […]
Written in collaboration with Matthew Carstens, Chiropractor at Chiropractie Centraal
If you are experiencing back, shoulder, neck, or hip pain, your posture may be the cause. With more people working from home, viewing devices, and limiting exercise, physical problems from poor posture are increasing. However, posture is both a cause and effect of physical circumstances. We have poor posture due to physical problems in our bodies, and we also have physical problems due to our poor posture.
Poor posture expresses externally but creates several internal problems. Head, neck, shoulder, back, and hip pain are common effects of improper posture. Physical stress overloads our joints, aches muscles, and causes a variety of neurological symptoms including tingling, sharp pains, and difficultly in sitting or standing.
Stress and pains can inhibit restful sleep. Sleep deprivation alters mood and energy levels, thus affecting our mental health. Depression, anxiety, and self-esteem problems can occur. If your posture is incorrect, the side effects trickle into our mental health.
How much time do we spend looking at our devices without considering our body’s position? Text neck syndrome is now an official diagnosis from forward head tilt. For every one inch our head tilts forward, the head weight on the neck increases by 4.5 kilograms. Posture problems cascade down from the head tilt as well.
Perceived slouchy posture can affect our personal image. Confident posture may subtly alter our interactions with the world and the people in it, contributing to our self-worth.
Hunched shoulders and rounded posture cause tight muscles in the chest and weakened back muscles, a condition known as upper cross syndrome. Constant hunched posture puts increased stress on the spinal joints leading to joint deterioration. Joint deterioration is irreversible and can cause constant pain for life.
Chiropractors approach posture correction with a series of specific spinal adjustments, as well as stretching and strengthening postural muscle groups. Based on symptoms presented as well as details from your medical history, chiropractors will develop a treatment plan to target concerned areas. Through the course of chiropractic treatment, clients may experience decrease stress on the spine and muscles, leading to decreases in overall pain, and increase restful sleep and circulation. Detailed advice on home and lifestyle techniques are provided to keep the posture correct, including work and home ergonomics. Chiropractors provide a multiple holistic approach including adjustments, stretches, modalities, massage, strengthening, and advice to provide a comprehensive resolution.
If you are curious of your postural health and would like to receive advice from a licensed chiropractor, book your Free Posture Analysis and get clear input right away. Using software technology, Chiropractie Centraal will analyze your posture and provide a thorough evaluation. If you would like to receive treatment, Chiropractie Centraal offers before and after postural photos throughout your treatment plan to measure your success.
If you think your posture could be improved, or if you have symptoms including pain, difficulty sleeping, headaches, or poor digestive health, a free analysis can start you on the path to relief.
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