Welcome to the COREblogs! Good posture habits do more than enhance appearance—it plays a fundamental role in your overall health and wellbeing. At CORE Chiropractic and Performance Center, we understand that poor posture habits affects not only your comfort but also your physical performance, breathing, and energy levels. In today’s busy world, many people unknowingly compromise their posture by spending long hours at a desk or looking at screens. Fortunately, chiropractic care can make a big difference in restoring proper function and supporting healthier posture.
Why are Good Posture Habits Important?
Good posture habits affect every aspect of your life, from your physical health to your mental clarity. Here’s how posture impacts your body and why CORE emphasizes its importance:
Relieves Muscular Strain and Joint Pressure
Poor posture habits (prolonged postures of any kind) put extra stress on your neck, back, and shoulders, leading to tightness, discomfort, and even chronic pain. When the spine isn't functioning properly, it can cause other parts of your body to overcompensate, leading to more strain. Our doctors focus on restoring function to relieve this tension.
Supports Better Breathing and Circulation
When you slouch for long periods of time, your chest compresses, which restricts your lung capacity and reduces oxygen flow. This can lead to fatigue and reduced energy. Changing postures regularly helps improve lung function, circulation, and even mental clarity by optimizing blood flow.
Enhances Mental Wellbeing and Reduces Stress
Studies show that maintaining an upright posture can boost confidence, reduce stress, and improve mood. We see firsthand how better posture positively affects mental health and contributes to a sense of wellbeing. If you find your reoccuring posture is in a slouched position, keep correcting yourself to be more upright.
How CORE Helps You Improve Posture
At CORE, we take a holistic approach to treating posture issues. By addressing the root causes of poor posture, we can help you achieve and maintain better posture for the long term. Here’s how our specialized chiropractic services make a difference:
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments are key to improving posture. These adjustments target specific areas of the body to relieve built-up tension, reduce strain, and encourage a more balanced stance. At CORE, our chiropractors focus on areas that contribute to slouching or discomfort, and figure out your habitual patterns, helping you feel more comfortable and naturally upright.
Addressing Muscular Imbalances
In addition to chiropractic adjustments, our doctors target muscular imbalances that contribute to posture issues. Our team works with you to relax overworked muscles and strengthen weaker areas, allowing you to maintain proper posture naturally.
Education and Support for Lasting Results
Good posture isn’t just about chiropractic adjustments—it’s about adopting healthy habits that support spinal health every day. Our chiropractors provide personalized advice, stretches, and ergonomic tips to help you maintain great posture between visits.
Tips for Maintaining Good Posture Daily
While regular chiropractic care is helpful, you can also improve your posture with a few simple, everyday habits. Here are some tips we recommend to our patients:
Take Frequent Breaks
Your body craves movement. Sitting for prolonged periods can lead to slouching and back pain. Take breaks every 30–60 minutes to stand up, stretch, and reset your posture.
Set Up an Ergonomic Workspace
Position your computer screen at eye level, keep your shoulders relaxed, and support your lower back. A standing desk or treadmill is a great addition to your workspace to aid your posture. For our desk workers, we highly recommend investing in a McKenzie Lumbar Roll which can be purchased on Amazon.
Utilize Exercises
A stable core and whole-body stretching provides better support for your body overall. Our doctors recommend exercises such as chest openers, press-ups, and chin tuck + look back, as well as belly breathing to enhance posture.
Your Next Posture = The Best Posture
There truly is no such thing as “Perfect Posture”. Sitting completely straight for too long will cause pain, and so will being slouched for too long. Change it up as much as you can throughout your day, and catch yourself if you are resorting back to the same positions time and time again.
CORE Chiropractic and Performance Center is committed to providing top-notch chiropractic care for residents of Livonia, MI, and the surrounding areas. Schedule your appointment today and let us help you restore function and enhance your lifestyle.