Schumacher Chiropractic Clinics

    As the twig bends, so grows the tree.

                                                                                                                                    

   

Investing in a better stance could be your ticket to better health in 2010. Posture affects everything from back pain to fatigue & digestion. There are many reasons why posture is worth our attention:

Appearance: Studies show that poor posture conveys weakness, poor health and insecurity while good posture indicates strength, good health, vitality and confidence.

Back Pain: Many people are plagued with upper or lower back pain because of poor posture or weak or imbalanced core muscles.

Headaches: any people’s heads jut forward too far in front of their bodies, causing nerves to pinch and muscles in the head, neck, back and shoulders to tighten. The result: TENSION HEADACHES.

Fatigue & Injury: The body is designed to conserve energy and hold itself up with ease. Every step in the direction of poor posture takes more energy from the body and tires the muscles.

Breathing: Poor posture can decrease breathing capacity by as much as 30%. Also, a tight neck or misaligned head makes it harder to get air in and out.

Pain: The neck, shoulder joints and other areas are affected. When the body is misaligned, the wrong muscles go to work, causing fatigue, tension and tightness, while muscles that are designed to efficiently hold the body weaken from disuse.

Nerves: The nervous system constantly sends messages to different systems and parts of the body, instructing them on what to do. When nerves are pinched because of misalignment, they can’t work well, which reduces the health of your bodies systems.

Digestion: compressed midsection means a squished digestive system.

Awareness: Activities in daily life should feel easy on your body, and if they don’t, it’s a sign you’re not holding or moving the body correctly.

Seek Help: Take the next step to a better you and schedule your chiropractic visit today, don’t wait!

If you have concerns about your posture, contact our office at 952-931-9867, to schedule a free spinal screening examination. We can help improve your posture with chiropractic adjustments and exercises to address your specific needs.