You’ve heard it a thousand times before – but that’s only because it’s true – posture is important! Your spine is the central support system of your body, which means it puts in a lot of hard work. It’s important to give it the great care it deserves, and one way to do that is by practicing proper posture. When you maintain great posture, you improve not only the health of your spine but the health of your whole body. Here are our tips to practice proper posture.
Get Moving!
Strong muscles are important to support your body, especially if you want to maintain proper posture. When you regularly exercise, you build up the strength in the muscles supporting your back that help you sit, stand, and walk in proper position. If you need to get started with an exercise routine, make sure you start slow. Strengthening your core muscles with exercises like toe touches and sit-ups will help keep the muscles around your spine strong and flexible. When those muscles are strong, it will also help your chiropractic adjustments last longer, as they help you stay in alignment. After just a few weeks, you will start to notice a difference in your workout routine. If you need tips on where to start, just ask during your next adjustment!
Take a Moment to Check In
Have you ever stopped to take a moment and check-in with how you hold and move your body? As yourself these questions:
Do you walk with your shoulders back and head held high or look down and slouch?
Do you spend a lot of time looking down at your cell phone or mobile device?
Awareness is a great start to improving your posture. Think about how you sit, stand, walk, run, and even sleep. When you are aware of where you need to improve on your posture, you will be better able to keep your body aligned throughout the day. This can help relieve neck and back pain because when you maintain poor posture, you put unnecessary stress and strain on other parts of your body. This wears your body out, making it more challenging to move as you need to.
Schedule A Chiropractic Adjustment
Exercise and focus can help improve your posture, but regular chiropractic adjustments are also important. The chiropractic team at Bird Chiropractic will treat you with techniques specialized for your needs to align and adjust your body. The best thing about chiropractic is that it is a non-invasive, natural therapy that benefits your body as a whole. To learn more about how your local Voorhees Township, NJ chiropractor can help, click here to request an appointment.
