Learn Correct Posture To Avoid Pain and Maintain Good Health

Maintaining good posture does more than make the human body appear aesthetically pleasing. Proper posture supports normal and healthy body function and mobility. Good posture enables muscles to work at their most efficient and effective level, thereby reducing or eliminating muscle strain and fatigue. Additionally, good posture keeps the body aligned properly and decreases the stress on ligaments and pressure on joints, both of which can lead to pain or injury.  By maintaining good posture during all activities, patients can minimize issues including low back pain, neck pain and headaches. At Epstein Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Hatboro, the chiropractor commonly sees patients from Hatboro as well as Horsham, Southampton, Warminster, Willow Grove and the surrounding areas. Dr. Epstein takes prides on teaching his patients how to maintain proper posture when sitting, standing or walking, and lifting objects as a way to prevent injuries and take good care of the spine.

Maintaining Proper Posture during Everyday Activities Will Prevent Low Back Pain, Neck Pain, and Headaches

Chiropractors and chiropractic care target issues like low back pain, neck pain, and headaches with holistic care aimed at restoring the natural functions of the body. Dr. Epstein will restore natural order to your body with a combination of spinal adjustments, encouraging good nutrition and exercise, physical therapy, and massage therapy. Dr. Epstein is a licensed chiropractor who provides patients with preventative care to reduce the risk of pain or injury, in addition to treating existing pain.

One of the main ways for patients to avoid injury is to maintain proper posture while sitting, standing, and lifting objects. Hunching over a keyboard or holding one’s head tilted for any period of time can cause tension or muscle strain.

Proper Way to Sit at a Desk to Avoid Back Pain, Neck Pain, or Headaches

Patients should make sure the chair’s backrest is adjusted for low and mid back support, keep legs uncrossed, sit up straight and relax the shoulders keeping the forearms parallel to the desk surface. Make sure your knees are level with or below the hips, and use a footrest if feet do not reach the floor.  Additionally, patients should stand up and walk around periodically so as not to remain in the same seated position for too long and to stretch out the muscles and get the blood flowing.

Proper Posture While Standing

For chiropractic patients who are required to stand for long periods of time, keeping proper posture will help eliminate back pain as well. When standing, proper posture involves keeping the body’s weight on the balls of the feet which should be shoulder-width apart, bending the knees slightly, and keeping shoulders pulled back with ears in line with shoulders.  If standing for an extended period of time, the patient should be sure to walk around or shift weight between feet or from heels to toes. 

Proper Posture While Lifting Heavy Objects

In addition to sitting or standing for long periods of time, low back pain, neck pain or headaches can result from improper posture while lifting an object, regardless of the object’s weight. To lift an object with correct posture, chiropractors advise patients to lift with the knees and not twist while lifting the object. 

If you have questions about your posture, or would like to have a consultation about pain that you are experiencing, don't wait another day! Patients in Hatboro, Horsham, Southampton, Warminster, Willow Grove and nearby areas can receive both preventative and rehabilitative chiropractic care at Dr. Epstein’s Chiropractic Center. We offer a personalized combination of chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, and massage therapy, as well as other services and techniques to ensure that you leave feeling great.

Call Epstein Chiropractic in Hatboro at 215-322-4200 request an appointment online to schedule a consultation today!