Your posture makes a huge difference to the way you look and feel. Someone with a healthy posture looks proud and confident, while someone with an unhealthy posture comes across as unprofessional and lazy. While this may not sound like a big deal, it really does affect the way people treat you and how they think about you.

A good posture is one of those things that you don’t appreciate until you no longer have it. If you have a healthy posture, you’re unlikely to notice. But if you have a bad posture, you’ll suffer from aches and pains from your head, neck, and shoulders down to your spine, lower back, and legs.

While there are many benefits of chiropractic care, it’s not for everyone. If you’re unsure about whether or not chiropractic treatment is the right choice for you, here are some points to help you make up your mind.

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Someone to listen to you

Your chiropractor wants to get you the best results possible. To achieve that, they’ll ask you questions and listen carefully to your responses to determine the cause of your aches and pains.

They’ll ask about your everyday activities, how often you exercise, how long you’re stationery each day, how many hours of sleep you get, etc. All this information will help your chiropractor assess your posture without even looking at you. 

Be completely honest with your chiropractor during your visit. What may feel like a little white lie could be the difference between getting the perfect treatment the first time and spending months trying to find something that works. 

A professional to assess your posture

After finding out a little about your lifestyle, your chiropractor will take a more hands-on approach to your posture. The first part of your session gives your chiropractor the chance to get to the root of your posture problems, while this section is when they’ll determine exactly what’s wrong that’s causing you pain and discomfort. 

Your chiropractor will take a look at your posture from your front, back, and sides. They’ll make a note of all signs of a bad posture, including a twisted pelvis, arched back, uneven shoulders, and other symmetry issues. 

After a physical assessment, your chiropractor will have a good idea of the problem and can put together a plan to fix it.

A non-invasive solution

One of the best things about chiropractic care is that it can be a non-invasive alternative to surgery. Adjustments are remarkably gentle and cause minimal discomfort. The “cracking” noise that people associate with chiropractic care is simply trapped air bubbles escaping from joints.

To improve your posture, your chiropractor will begin by making adjustments to your shoulders. They’ll also slowly and carefully move your shoulder joints to get them into the best position for good posture. 

By doing this, your chiropractor will increase your joints’ movement and reduce built-up tension in the surrounding muscles. This allows you to adopt good posture without any pain.

A drug-free remedy

Not only is chiropractic care non-invasive, but it doesn’t involve any drugs, either. Chiropractors use a combination of adjustments and therapeutic massages to help loosen up tense muscles and improve your posture.

When your muscles become weak from injury or lack of use, they tighten up and become tense. This causes your muscles to pull on your spine and shoulders for support, forcing your posture into an unhealthy position.

Your chiropractor will use strengthening exercises and muscle releases to correct your soft tissue imbalance. After your first session, you should feel a little more comfortable sitting and standing with good posture. 

Extra help for home

Your treatment doesn’t end when your leave your chiropractor’s clinic. They’ll put together a custom plan for you to follow so you can carry on improving your posture at home until your next appointment.

Your chiropractor will recommend certain exercises, workouts, stretches, and relaxation techniques to strengthen your muscles and help you build a better posture. They may even suggest changes to your diet to boost your health and teach you about healthier ways to do everyday activities so you don’t injure yourself. 

Get started today

If you’re fed up with living with pain every day, it’s time to do something about it. Whether you suffered an accident on the road, were injured at work, or have aches and pains that came out of nowhere, we can help you. Get in touch with your nearest Veeva chiropractic clinic and our trained chiropractors will help you recover and start feeling like your old self again.