Good posture is a cornerstone of overall health and well-being, influencing everything from physical comfort to long-term mobility. It helps you move with confidence,...
Poor posture results from daily habits, such as looking down at a smartphone or frequently carrying heavy objects. While one may disregard their posture issues as harmless or think it's too late to correct them, experts say otherwise. Improper posture consequences include an increased risk of falling as your center of gravity goes forward, frequent neck pain, and trouble walking and breathing.
Are you struggling with poor posture and breathing habits? Do you find yourself constantly slouching at your desk, or taking shallow breaths throughout the day? These habits can have a serious impact on your overall health and well-being, from causing back pain to reducing lung capacity. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to correct your posture and breathing and improve your health.
*NOTE: Amended on 5/16/2023 to add section on steps, tips, techniques, and exercises that was not included in the original draft
Article courtesy of : Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. founder of Better Health Chiropractic & Physical Rehab
While it is very important to be sure the whole body is healthy and maintains that good health, it's also important to understand key factors regarding why the health of the spine in particular; is important. Not only is a healthy spine important for the back area, obviously, but it's also beneficial in terms of the body as a whole.
Because the spine and back must be kept healthy, it's understanding how it affects the rest of the body that helps one to strive to reach that level of health. Some patients don't always understand the way a healthy spine assists in maintaining a healthy immune system within. However, as an Anchorage chiropractor, I am constantly showing my patients the importance of this health aspect.
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