The importance of good, straight posture can’t be down played. However, by simply sitting up straight you will not correct incorrect postures.
5 Reasons Why Posture Is Important:
1) Good posture helps you perform better
2) Your body position looks and feels better
3) An optimal posture helps your body function at a higher level
4) Good posture limits abnormal wear and tear on joints throughout the body
5) Your internal organs are able to function better/no unneeded compression through the ribs affecting lung capacity
Given that these benefits are associated with good posture habits, who wouldn’t want to have good posture! Here at The Melbourne Chiropractor, we meet patients who need help correcting postural problems, including sway back. military posture and text neck. As chiropractors our goal is to help manage and correct these postural issues.
Some Common Posture Problems We See Include –
- Sway back posture
- Lumbar lordosis
- Thoracic kyphosis
- Forward head posture.
Bad postures tend to put extra pressure and stress on your spine, shoulders, hips, and knees.
Can you relate to any of the postures in the image below?
Problems Of Poor Posture:
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Jaw Pain
- TMJ
- Headaches and Migraines
- Pregnancy discomfort
- Poor posture (rounded shoulders)
- Shooting pains and pins and needles
- Sciatica
- Vertigo/Dizziness
- Disc injuries
- Muscular Tension or Muscle Tightness
About Sway Back Posture
Sway Back Posture also known as hyper lordosis exaggerated the curve in the lower back increasing pressure. When standing the stomach looks to pull forward and the hips tilt forward to compensate.
How To Tell If You Have Sway Back Posture?
- The pelvis may be tilted and positioned forward
- Tight Hamstrings
- Bad Postural Tendencies
- Forward Head Carriage
- Hunch Back Like Curve
- Sunken In Chest
Other Problems Caused By Sway Back
Tight hamstring muscles can cause:
- Misalignment of pelvis, contributing to:
- Back Pain
- Disc degeneration
- Nerve interference
- Bulging discs
- Weak glutes and hip flexors
Forward head posture can cause:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Shoulder Pain
- Chronic Stress
- reduced performance and capacity
Problems associated with a rounded upper back may include:
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Shoulder Pain
- Hunch type look development
- Tight Pectoral Muscles
- Weak Upper Back Muscles
Problems associated with a sunken chest may include:
- Balance Issues
- Postural Issues/Scoliosis
- Reduced capacity of lungs
- Tight muscles
TREATMENT FOR SWAY BACK POSTURE
- Finding the underlying structural issues is key
- Chiropractic adjustments and mobilisations help to increase mobility and functional capacity through the affected joint segments
- Soft tissue therapy allows us to decrease the muscle tension throughout the areas of concern and in turn improve postural areas.
- An exercise and rehabilitation program that is specific to the area which will include a series of stretches and low force exercise to begin with before getting into strengthening the area of complaint.
Chiropractic Care also has continual benefits such as:
- Decreasing Stress
- Decreasing Muscle Tension
- Decreased Inflammation
- Improve Athletic Performance
- Improve Posture
- Increase Mobility/Flexibility
If you are someone who is suffering from headaches, neck pain or low back pain and don’t know where to start, or wondering what to expect on your first chiropractic visit, our team of chiropractors at our Broadmeadows or Westmeadows clinic locations are more than happy to help you get back on track. You can always contact us or book online @ https://themelbournechiropractor.com.au/book-now
CTS is a condition that causes pain, numbness and pins & needles of the hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway at the base of the hand which contains various bones, ligaments, nerves and tendons. The condition occurs when one of the major nerves that supplies the hand, the Median nerve, is compressed as it travels through this carpal tunnel
The compression of the median nerve occurs due to the narrowing of the carpal tunnel as a result of swelling. This swelling can be as a result of repeated hand and wrist movements, genetic factors, hand and wrist positioning, pregnancy and other health conditions such as diabetes and certain arthritis
Symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling, particularly at the thumb, index middle and ring finger. The little finger generally is not affected. You may also experience weakened grip strength
Women between the ages of 40-60, pregnant individuals, those with arthritis’ and individuals who use their hands repeatedly are at most risk of developing CTS
CTS can generally be treated without the need of surgical intervention. Manual therapy and stretching routine has been proven effective in reducing the symptoms of CTS. If left untreated, permanent nerve damage can result
Median Nerve Stretch
Rib 1 Mobilisation
Grip Strength
Forearm Extensor Stretch
Resisted Finger Extension [Rubber band]
Please see a health professional before commencing these exercises