Incorrect Posture

In a research study, "Prevalence of Incorrect Posture among Children and Adolescents: Findings from a Large Population-Based Study in China," evidence showed that bad posture in adulthood is often formed during childhood, and individuals with severe incorrect posture may be associated with the progression of scoliosis. The authors aimed to estimate the prevalence of incorrect posture in Chinese children and adolescents and to describe the epidemiological findings stratified by demographic characteristics. A total of 595, 057 students were screened; the overall prevalence of incorrect posture in children and adolescents was 65.3%, and the girls had a higher prevalence of incorrect posture than boys. 

incorrect posture is an epidemic affecting a majority of the population and is present in nearly every chiropractic patient seeking relief from a myriad of conditions. Yet, according to a survey, less than half of the population is concerned about their posture; those who are concerned about it often complain about forward head posture and the possibility of developing a "hump" in the upper thoracic spine.