Stand Tall and Feel Good With Chiropractic Care

By Donna Stark

Does it seem as if your elderly loved ones are starting to shrink? Have you noticed that they aren't standing as tall as they used to or that their backs appear more rounded than years past? Well, the truth is, the things you are noticing tend to happen to a lot of people and is actually quite common during the aging process, but much of what you see can be avoided with good posture and routine chiropractic care at The Joint Chiropractic! And that's important because good posture doesn't only affect your outward appearance. It also plays a role in your overall health and wellness.

Poor Posture, Bad Health

Good posture certainly looks great on a person, but it plays an even more critical role in how that person feels. And I don't mean how they feel about their appearance. I mean, how they really feel in regard to their overall well-being. You see, poor posture can affect a person's health in many ways. Ways that you may not even have thought of. Let's take a look at a few here.

• Headaches - If you are looking down at a laptop, phone, or some other electronic device for work or school and are experiencing headaches, your posture may be the cause. Holding your head forward and down throughout the day increases the strain on the muscles in the back of your neck. This strain can not only lead to neck pain, but it can easily be the source of your head pain as well.
• Digestion - Nobody intentionally tries to wreak havoc on their metabolism, but that is exactly what you may be doing if you don't correct your posture. Poor posture can hinder the function of your body's digestive organs and can be a contributing factor in many different digestive health issues.
• Arthritis - It's easy to see how bad posture can place abnormal stress on certain parts of your body, but have you ever considered the long-term consequences of that stress? Well, let me tell you a little secret ... your joints will end up paying the price. Poor posture that is sustained over many years can be extremely damaging and can be a contributing factor in developing arthritis.

A Lifetime of Standing Tall and Feeling Good With Chiropractic Care

Fortunately, your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic are eager to help you get your posture (and your health) back on track! With their gentle and safe adjustments, they are able to place your body back in proper alignment which will help you maintain positions that cause the least amount of damage. So come on in today! The sooner you start focusing on your posture, the sooner you will start to feel better!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Webster, Tex.