Poor Posture, Poor Health in Jupiter FL

How would you rate your posture in Jupiter FL on a scale of one to ten, ten being the best? If your answer is below eight, you might be in trouble. According to a medical study "posture affects and moderates every physiological function from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture."

Having good posture is not only nice to see when looking at someone, but the health benefits far exceed the obvious. Carrying your body in an abnormal position day in and day out puts the spinal column under increased distress and will cause progressive wear and tear on the discs and joints. With this progressive wear and tear on the spine, arthritis will develop and is a non-reversible process. Poor posture, its effects on your health, and degeneration of the spine have very few early signs and symptoms, and should be evaluated by a healthcare professional who emphasizes postural deviations and correction. Sitting at a computer improperly, sleeping on your stomach, and driving in the car each day are among the many ways the posture can be altered from normal. Most of our patients with the typical "computer posture" experience headaches, shoulder pain, and often numbness and tingling down the arms and hands.

Posture Correction in Jupiter FL

Postural correction can be achieved through a specific program including stretches, exercises, and specific postural adjustments and over a period of time, the patient's body is usually able to heal itself of the original complaint. Postural deviations usually develop from as early as the birthing process and through adolescence. For this reason, many families have come to our office seeking care and are making their health a family priority.

Now that you know the effects of posture on your appearance and virtually every physiological function of your body, isn't it time you make an appointment with your Jupiter chiropractor to schedule a postural check-up? You never know what might be prevented. Good posture leads to increased health potential.

Written by:

Dr. Denise Carlstrom
Spine Design Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
1102 W. Indiantown Road
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-1316