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| TECH NECK |
Showing posts with label forward head posture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label forward head posture. Show all posts
Monday, November 14, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Chiropractic Care Improves Posture
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| Posture & Ergonomics |
Poor posture negatively
impacts the health and appearance of individuals – back and neck pain, poor
circulation, shallow breathing, fatigue, muscle tension, headaches, premature
aging of the spine and poor self-image.
Chiropractic care, which
includes spinal manipulative therapy of the thoracic spine or mid-back area,
teamed with stretching and strengthening exercises improves overall posture
including a condition known as postural kyphosis.
Thoracic kyphosis is an increase
in the normal thoracic curvature of the spine. Postural kyphosis most commonly
presents due to a number of factors, such as:
- Sitting with slouched posture
- Texting
- Carrying heavy bags or backpacks
- Watching television
- Breast development leading to insecurity, which causes shoulder protraction
- Heavy manual work
- Fashion trends – wearing high heels
Doctors of chiropractic (DCs)
- who receive a minimum of seven years of higher education – are primary care professionals for spinal health and well-being.
Spinal manipulative therapy
increases joint mobility and has shown to improve muscle function, improve
movement and flexibility by decreasing hypertonicity or tightness in the
muscles and alter the tone of the muscle.
About the Study
Materials and Methods
Thirty
female participants between 20 and 39 years old were recruited for this study
because most cases of postural kyphosis occur in females. The women were broken
into three groups – Group 1 received
chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to restricted thoracic spine segments;
Group 2 received chiropractic spinal
manipulative therapy to restricted thoracic spine segments as well as stretch
and strengthening exercises; Group 3
received stretch and strengthening exercises only.
Methodology
Group 1 received treatment
once a week for 6 weeks. Groups 2 and 3 received three treatments a week for
six weeks. Postural advice on how to sit and stand correctly was given to all
three groups.
Results
All three groups had a
significant improvement in their posture, however Group 2’s treatment protocol,
consisting of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy to the thoracic spine in
combination with stretch and strengthening exercises, yield the best results.
Group 2 decreased the postural kyphosis or curvature of the spine.
Source:
Friday, October 7, 2016
Chiropractic care at on-site health clinics
Companies that offer
chiropractic care at their on-site health clinics lower their costs, have
greater productivity and increased employee satisfaction.
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| Poor Posture Leads to Back & Neck Pain |
Thursday, May 12, 2016
The Health Benefits of Good Posture
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| F4CP |
Good
posture is the position which is attained when the joints are biomechanically
sound and able to move in the direction they are designed to and the spine is
aligned. Maintaining good posture involves learning how to train your body to
move and function where the least strain is placed on bones, joints and soft
tissues. Additionally, a body that is in equilibrium will attain its alignment
and continue proper mobility.
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| Benefits of Good Posture |
Posture Checklist
Training
your body to sit upright can be a challenge. Follow this posture checklist to
learn the proper way to sit with good posture:
Good Posture: What can it do for you?
There
are many health benefits associated with having good posture, such as a spike
in self-esteem and self-image, reduced negative mood and increase in
positivity!
Ø Reduce
or prevent abnormal wearing of joint surfaces that could result in degenerative
diseases (Example: Arthritis)
Start today! Practice makes permanent, so practice
great posture throughout your day.
Alexis Lignos
Marketing Director
Foundation for Chiropractic Progress
201-641-1911 x 52
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Core Strength and Flexibility
This is Part I of what
will be a series of posts regarding core strengthening and flexibility. spkDC
Your core is more than the “six-pack”
that is envisioned when the subject is discussed. Your core musculature
includes the following areas: back, flank, pelvis, and buttocks all of which
are responsible for assisting in the stabilization of your spine when you bend,
twist, rotate, sit, and stand. So whether you’re a “gym rat” or an “occupational athlete”
your core, and your mindful attention to it, is imperative in preventing back
and/or neck pain.
Obviously there are various
workouts that can improve core strength but some require a certain level of
fitness while others, if not executed properly, can result in further injury
and/or pain. However, there are exercises which are appropriate no matter what
your reluctance or time constraint is. Because let’s face it, any form of
physical activity that can enhance your spinal stability is better than none at
all.
No inanimate device or
solitary treatment to date is the be all end all cure for low back pain, an
issue which ranks second to respiratory infection for primary care visits. That being said, when it comes to musculoskeletal pain, no website or anecdotal opinion is a reasonable substitute for an objective examination by a musculoskeletal specialist to determine the cause and subsequent treatment for your low back
pain. Ignoring pain that hasn't gotten better or become worse after 72+ hours will
only amplify the issue and altering your body mechanics to decrease its
provocation can cause additional problems.
Studies have shown that regular stretching AND
strengthening of core musculature can help you avoid back pain and/or ease
chronic pain. The objective of regular core “mindfulness” is to hone conscious
control over the position and movement of your body’s center, an area known in
traditional Chinese medicine as the “dan-tien”
[don-tee-en]. You should think of your core as the “conjunction junction” between
your torso and lower extremities (thighs, legs, and feet).
All bodily propulsion either
originates or is transferred through the core via the kinetic
chain. Muscle weakness/tightness within the chain (i.e. back, flank,
pelvis, buttocks) can/will decrease the strength/stability of your movements and
set in motion joint misalignments and/or adverse limb placement thereby
perpetuating injury over time (“the straw
that broke the camel’s back”).
Core strength and flexibility
is the key to ambulatory power, balance, and stability which is vital to injury
prevention. Your core affects just about everything you do whether it be taking
a walk, rising from your chair, putting on your shoes, turning to back your car
down the driveway, or simply standing still and a weak inflexible core can make
on the job tasks, hobbies, sports, or housework quite unpleasant.
Aside from maintaining a
healthy back, core strength and flexibility will help you feel, think, and look
better:
- Deconditioned core musculature leads to slouching which in turn places wear and tear on the bones, ligaments,and discs of your spine and decreases your ability to breathe properly. Good posture will not only make you look thinner but project self-confidence and leadership. Strengthening postural muscles also decreases the load placed on your hips and knees which in turn staves off the onset of osteoarthritis.
- Regular exercise has been shown to ease depression and improve mood which in turn will help you not gain weight or regain pounds you've lost
- In older adults, regular exercise improves functional abilities which in turn help to maintain/boost bone density, prevent falls, and sharpen mental function
- Regular Exercise = ↓ Risks ForEarly Death [i.e. heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, etc.]
- Some people [under a medical doctor’s supervision] may be able to cut back on certain medications which can eliminate/ease unwanted side effects as well as save you money
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