Diskin Life Wellness

Most people want to be proud of their appearance –the number of fashion stores, jewellery retailers, hairdressers and shoe shops in any high street or shopping mall shows how important personal presentation is to us.  Good posture can’t be bought in a store but it too might make a great difference to our appearance and presentation. 

When someone has good posture they look at their best: their body looks neat and their clothes hang well.  Dressed in the same clothes but with slumped shoulders, the same person may look tired, older, their garments may look less impressive, and bodily imperfections like ‘spare tyres’ become more apparent.

Poor posture may also lead to swelling of the muscles. Muscles need to work harder to keep your spine stabilised and guarded. Too much activity on the muscles may cause irritation of small tissues in the muscles, resulting to stiffness and fatigue. This may also lead to episodic issues with tight and sore muscles from the neck and all the way down to your lower back.

On a less superficial level, good posture has other benefits. Good posture places minimal stress on your spine so that vital systems like breathing, digestion and circulation can function at optimal levels.  Adopting poor postural habits like slumping in front of the television for many hours of the week may cause stress on the spine and result in chronic low-level back pain. Even momentary postural mistakes such as carelessly lifting a heavy object might cause instant damage and severe pain.

If you are suffering from persistent back pain and neck discomfort, it may be a result of poor posture. Consult your local chiropractor in Melbourne to know more about your condition and alleviate pain immediately.

If you’d like to have your posture assessed, or you’re experiencing problems that may be associated with how you stand, sit or sleep, call Chiropractor Melbourne today for an appointment with our experienced chiropractor.