How can seeing a chiropractor better your posture?
A chiropractor is a medical professional who is specialised in treating bone, muscle and joint problems. These problems can occur over time, such as bad posture, or as a result of an injury. Due to this, every chiropractic patient requires a unique treatment. Chiropractic care can be used to help people who participate in sports, manual workers, pregnant women, office workers and many other categories due to its flexible nature.
So, what are the benefits to improving your posture through chiropractic care?
1 ) Improves muscle and joint health
By strengthening the posture and aligning the spine, the surrounding muscles and joints will not need to overcompensate for any changes in movement of the body. Through a bad posture, the joint surfaces are worn down at an abnormal angle which could result in degenerative arthritis and joint pain. By working on your posture, it also reduces the stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together, minimizing the likelihood of injury. Due to this, the muscles and joints are given time to heal from previous tension or injuries which promotes healthier living and reduces pain.
2) Improves digestion and circulation
Did you know that having a bad posture can cause stomach problems such as acid reflux? If your posture is similar to that of a thoratic kyphosis, or if you simply lean over when you are in a seated position, it can place unnecessary stress on your gastrointestinal organs. Through bettering your posture, you reduce the compression placed on this area, resulting in overall better digestion.
3) Helps improve breathing
On a similar stroke of biomechanics to improving your digestion, by having a better posture your chest cavity is able to open up to a higher degree and allow your lungs and diaphragm to work as efficiently as possible. In a hunch position, your ribs cannot open as wide or as high as needed to provide the correct pressure in your lungs to drive good breathing. If you struggle with breathing due to other medical conditions such as obesity and asthma, bettering your posture can help prevent making the situation worse.
4) Improves flexibility
As we age, it is natural to feel fatigue faster than in our youth – but this isn’t the end of the road. Bettering your posture helps the other muscles and joints to work smoothly, thereby less energy is required to keep your body moving. Picture this – You have dropped your pen on the floor and reach down to pick it up. The better your posture, the easier it is to bend your back and stretch your arm due to an increased flexibility, the action becomes painless.
5) You look more confident
Nothing says confidence like an upright, strong posture. By sitting and standing tall without your shoulders hunch over you and your neck craned down, you look and feel the power!
