Posture is something you have to keep track of.  Poor posture leads to pain, musculoskeletal issues, nerve interference and full body stress.  

Most of us work on computers, have cell phones, play video games and watch television.  During these activities we want to be comfortable but at the same time, we want to keep our body in the best anti-gravity and relaxed position.  

Chiropractors can help with posture:

When a chiropractor adjusts you, your muscles relax, joints move more freely and the nerves send optimal signals to the brain and back.  Slouching and repetitive activities that put stress on your spinal column can lead to a lot of physical problems.

Here are some reasons why people get poor posture:

• Weight gain
• Certain athletic activities (biking, boxing etc.)
• Not sitting correctly in a chair
• Sleeping in stressful positions
• Weak core muscles and muscles around the spine
• Depression (leads to slouching position)
  
  

  What happens when there is long term poor posture?

• Pain (neck, back, leg, shoulder, knee, hip)
• Headaches
• Dizziness or Vertigo
• Sleep disturbances
• Digestion issues
• Hormonal problem
• Difficulty getting pregnant
  
  Our bodies are machines and in order to work properly all parts need to work together.  Posture has an effect on total health because the spinal cord is a super highway out to our organs, glands, extremities and brain.  Making sure these signals are sent back and forth correctly allows our body to function the way it should. 

How to make sure posture is correct?

Chiropractors are experts at posture and movement along with the patterns of nerves and where they lead to.

We look at how your body functions when moving and when not moving.  We know what a healthy spine looks like. When check your spine, muscles and in some cases your nerve activity.  This allows us to see bad patterns and apply treatments to help along with take home lifestyle changes that over time will lead to better health.  

As Arnold Schwarzenegger says...."Seeing a chiropractor is a necessity!" This is whether or not you are in pain.  Most athletes understand that their performance, recovery, longevity all depend on how healthy their brain and spine are.  

Dr. Amie Gregory, DC, CCEP a holistic practitioner chiropractor not only helps with pain but also with health and wellness.  Contact our San Francisco mission district office today!