Posture Month May is Good by Una Forde D


id you know that examining your posture


in the mirror can be a great self-screening tool to prevent back and neck pain? We frequently look in the mirror to check our teeth or hair, but how often do we see what a chiropractor might see...one high- er shoulder or hip than the other, head forward, neck mus- cles tight? These are often signs that you may have a pinched nerve. Most people tend to wait until they have pain—an- other sign of a pinched nerve—before they do something about it. But pain is often the last symptom to show up. It is possible to have nerve irritation that can affect your body’s function in many ways before you have actual pain. Good posture helps us stand,


walk, sit and lie in positions that place the least strain on supporting muscles and ligaments during move- ment and weight-bearing activities. Correct posture:


 Helps us keep bones and joints in alignment so that our muscles are used correctly, decreasing the abnormal wearing of joint surfaces that could result in degen- erative arthritis and joint pain.  Reduces the stress on the ligaments holding the spinal joints together, mini- mizing the likelihood of injury.  Allows muscles to work more efficient- ly, thereby lessening fatigue.


 Helps prevent muscle strain, overuse disorders, and even back pain. Several factors contribute to poor posture, including stress, obesity, preg- nancy, weak muscles, abnormally tight muscles, and high-heeled shoes. In addition, decreased flexibility, incorrect working posture, and extended sitting and standing habits can contribute to poor body positioning. Poor posture can lead to excessive


strain on our muscles and may cause them to relax when held in fixed po-


To maintain proper


posture, you need to have adequate muscle flexibility and strength, normal joint motion in the spine and elsewhere, as well as


efficient postural muscles that are balanced on both sides of the spine.


sitions for periods of time. For exam- ple, you see this in people who bend forward at the waist for a prolonged time in the workplace. Their postural muscles are more prone to injury and back pain. To maintain proper posture, you


need to have adequate muscle flexibil- ity and strength, normal joint motion in the spine and elsewhere, as well as efficient postural muscles that are balanced on both sides of the spine. In addition, you must recognize your pos- tural habits at home and in the work- place and seek to correct them. This month, consider using chiro-


practic as a preventive healthcare tool rather than waiting until crisis mode, “My back just went out! Call the chi- ropractor!” Do a simple check of your posture and that of your family to find out where (and how) you stand. At Golden Sun Chiropractic Well-


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