Poor posture is something that affects a large portion of the population and causes a host of different physical ailments. Often times we don’t feel we have control over whether we can maintain good posture or not, so we just slouch, slump, hunch, or lean, not knowing what to do. Poor posture can end up causing a lot of pain and discomfort, but it can also be improved by Kirkland chiropractors.
Why is it so difficult to maintain good posture?
Maintaining good posture can be challenging if you have developed some bad habits. It is much easier to let your shoulders and head hunch forward and your pelvis slouch back than to sit up straight.
Consequences of poor posture
One of the main consequences of consistent poor posture is pain. Your body thrives on balance and when you regularly place undue stress on your pelvis, back, neck, knees, shoulders, and hips you’re going to become out of balance. Over time you may develop chronic pain conditions that you may just attribute to getting older.
Get an expert analysis
Our Chiropractic doctors like Dr. Penry have the ability to analyze your posture to determine what is at the root of the problem. Some of the things our chiropractor will look for include:
- Imbalance across your shoulders.
- A forward carriage of the pelvis.
- Alignment in your knees.
- Stance variations like turning one or both feet outward.
- Changes in your normal gait.
- An increase in your spinal curvature.
Once the underlying causes of your posture issues are determined, our chiropractor can create a treatment program and help you correct the problem. Along with spinal adjustments, you may be given instruction on how to sit properly, stand and walk properly, and work properly as it relates to posture.
Contact our chiropractic team at Lakeview Center Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Massage in Kirkland today for help.