The Role of Chiropractic Care in Improving Posture and Preventing Back Pain

Back pain is a common problem, and so is bad posture. Your posture and back pain may be connected, and your chiropractor can help with both. Your chiropractor is an expert at diagnosis and treatment of back, neck, joint, and body pain, and can help you live a life free of pain.

Standing with a straight back and not slouching can help your back muscles stay strong. Your chiropractor can:

• Evaluate your posture
• Recommend exercises to strengthen your abdominal and back muscles
• Teach biofeedback techniques to remind you to practice good posture

When you practice good posture, it can help ensure:

• Correct alignment of your joints and bones, so they suffer less stress over time
• Reduced strain to your ligaments, tendons, and muscles
• Less acute and chronic pain so you can enjoy your life
• Full range-of-motion and flexibility so you can stay active
• Reduced overall body fatigue to help you stay healthy
• Increased self-esteem because you look taller and more confident

Bad posture is just one cause of back pain. Other causes of back pain include:

• Lifting heavy objects and twisting
• Improper form when exercising
• Degenerative joint and bone conditions like arthritis
• Carrying excess weight and obesity
• A back or spinal injury
• A vehicular accident involving your back

In addition to posture correction, your chiropractor can help relieve your back pain. Some of the back pain treatments your chiropractor may recommend include:

• Manual back and neck adjustments to align your spine and joints and reduce tension in your muscles
• Muscle release techniques to relax and lengthen your back muscles
• Strengthening exercises to create muscle and soft tissue balance
• Therapeutic massage to relax your back muscles and give you a feeling of overall wellness
• Teach you correct body movement to prevent back injuries and back stress

Practicing good posture is the foundation of preventing back pain. To find out more about the role of chiropractic care in improving posture and preventing back pain, talk with an expert. Call your chiropractor today.