Correct Your Posture: Tips from a Chiropractor

By Stepy Kamei

We all know it's important to sit up straight and have good posture, but it's a situation that is more serious than many of us realize. That's because poor posture can have more than a few negative effects on a person's overall health and well-being. Studies have shown strong correlations between people with poor posture, and health issues such as migraine headaches, insomnia, shoulder pain, and stiffness in the neck. Fortunately, there are things you can do to correct your posture and prevent yourself from developing these issues. Keep on reading to learn more about how chiropractors encourage their patients to live a healthier lifestyle with better posturing.

Correcting Your Posture at Work

The ergonomics of the modern workplace is a major contributing factor to whether a person's posture is healthy or not. It's easy to get caught in a pattern of sitting still in a poor posture for hours at a time in many work stations. If you sit in front of a computer for most of your day, be sure you're taking steps to avoid damaging your posture and health. Try your best to stand up, or even walk around, for a quick stretch once an hour. At the very least, roll your shoulders and neck while sitting down at your desk at least twice an hour. This can help prevent muscle stiffness, while also encouraging circulation throughout the body. During your lunch break, try to take a brisk walk outside (or inside the building, if the weather is poor) to further loosen up your joints and muscles.

Keeping Proper Posture at Home

Surprisingly, there are many aspects of home life which prove to be the culprit of poor posture as well. After a long day you'll be tempted to sit down on the couch and veg out, which is understandable. However, it's important to avoid being too sedentary throughout the day, especially if you've been sitting down at work all day. Try to schedule an activity, such as meeting at the gym with a friend or walking your dog after dinner. Be sure to position your electronic devices, such as your phone or personal laptop, in ways that reduce strain on your head and neck.

You may want to consider meeting with a chiropractor on a regular basis in order to keep your spinal posture in its best shape. Chiropractors are trained to use natural techniques in order to safely yet effectively bring about better posture and circulation throughout the body. Come on in to your local branch of The Joint Chiropractic clinics today to see how chiropractic can help you.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Highlands Ranch, Colo.