Your Key to Good Posture Health is Only a Chiropractor Away
By Stephen R. Farris
Whether you're reading, watching television, doing chores around the house, or performing regular duties on the job, practicing good posture is something you shouldn't take for granted.
Maintaining good posture is the key to a healthy core. And a healthy core is the key for overall good health so it doesn't affect your daily routine, and helps reduce your risk for injury and long-term health problems.
For instance, if you slouch at your desk at work it could lead to low back and neck problems. Or, if you stand incorrectly on your feet all day, it could cause problems in your lower back, legs, ankles, and feet. It could also lead to:
Migraines and headaches
Arthritis
Problems with your digestive system
Respiratory problems
Poor circulation
One solution to keep your core healthy, and your posture good, is to do regular exercises and stretches designed to target these two components for overall health. Such as:
Chin tuck
Shoulder blade squeeze
Abdominal pull-in
Upper-body stretch
Arm-cross-chest stretch
If you're unfamiliar with how to perform these exercises and stretches, you can find videos available for free on the internet that will show you the proper techniques.
You probably remember this old adage from childhood: Head back, chest out, stomach in, knees slightly bent, and arms straight down to the side. Practicing good posture, and maintaining it can help:
Reduce back and neck pain
Give you better balance and coordination
Higher energy levels
Reduce your stress and anxiety levels
Give you more of an optimistic and positive outlook
However, there may be times our posture -- due to bad habits -- may suffer and we start to feel a few aches and pains. When it happens, you might pay your local chiropractor a visit.
Doctors of chiropractic can help educate you on good posture, and provide helpful tips and suggestions to help you practice good posture and keep it maintained. When you do have problems, they can also adjust your spine to help strengthen supporting muscles, and soft tissue in the neck and upper back.
The best news is that you won't have to depend on over-the-counter medication (OTCs), or prescription drugs for your pain. Chiropractic treatment is an all-natural, non-invasive, non-addictive, gentle hands-on form of care.
And remember, according to the article "Guide to Good Posture" from The Joint Chiropractic website, regular visits to your chiropractor will "keep your back healthy and your posture on point."
To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in West Lake Hills, Tex.