POSTURE AND YOUR HEALTH
Good posture – it’s worth making a stand for!
Do you remember all those times your mum or school teacher told you to sit up straight? Guess what – they were right. Almost. On this page, we’ll explain the benefits of good posture, highlight common posture problems, and show how a chiropractor for posture may help improve or correct your alignment.
Being posture-aware is important. Sitting tall and holding your body in a balanced way can support your spine and overall health. But for many people, achieving good posture is difficult. Underlying issues such as spinal misalignments, tight muscles, or past injuries may make proper alignment feel impossible without help.
WHY IS POSTURE IMPORTANT?
Good posture is very important as it keeps you tall, healthy and working properly. A good, strong posture is structured with the head aligned directly over the shoulders (you should be able to draw a vertical line connecting your ears to the middle of your shoulders), the shoulders directly aligned over the hips and the hips directly over the ankles.
Deviations from this ideal alignment may weaken your body’s structure and contribute to ongoing pain or dysfunction. That’s where a chiropractor for posture can help identify and address these issues.
4 BAD POSTURES TO WATCH
Watch out for these posture problems:
- Sway back
- Lumbar lordosis
- Thoracic kyphosis
- Forward head posture
Commonly experienced health problems due to poor posture include: back pain, hip pain, knee pain, headaches and migraines, reduction in vital organ function, overly tight muscles in some areas, weak muscles in some areas, muscle strain, irritability and general feelings of discomfort.
We want you to live life with good posture and to minimise any negative health side effects that come with poor postures.
How Chiropractic Care May Help
A chiropractor for posture uses a combination of manual techniques, such as spinal adjustments, ergonomic advice, and rehabilitative exercises. These aim to improve spinal alignment and support stronger postural habits.
At The Back Clinic, our team can provide you with a posture and spine check-up, and may recommend care to improve how you sit, stand, and move throughout your day.
If you’re concerned about posture-related pain, including during pregnancy, reach out to us for tailored support.
There is no obligation to follow through with treatment. We’re placing the decision to improve your health in your hands – we’re here to assist you and to provide treatment as you wish.
