Straighten Up: Why proper posture is the key to health and a good first impression!

Many people don't think about their posture, but it is one of the most important things to consider, from both a HEALTH standpoint and also in terms of making a good first impression.  

Many visits to a doctor's office are for spine and spine-related conditions. It's likely that many of these people suffer from poor posture due to pain or loss of function.  Compound this with all of the students, office workers and labourers who hunch over on the job and don't do anything about it and we've got a serious problem...

Posture is so important to our persona and physical presence.  It can affect the way people perceive you, including your self-image . Correct body posture screams confidence and strength.

Good posture is healthy posture . When your spine is able to function at its peak (when it is in proper alignment), the muscles, nerves and tissues that it supports are more likely to be healthy as well. Poor posture can stress the nervous system causing a variety of pain and symptoms.  

So straighten up. If you find it difficult or painful to stand tall, it is time to talk to your chiropractor.  She/he can advise you about exercises and care options that will help you achieve picture-perfect posture.


See Dr. Amber's next post for "How to improve your posture!"