From working at a computer every day to regularly using a smartphone, you probably spend a large part of your time sitting down. At the start of the day, this isn’t a problem, but by the end of the day, you slump, your posture becomes hunched, and you start to experience pain. Your posture deteriorates and your muscles become overloaded. Sound familiar? Then it’s a good idea to seek the help of a chiropractor. A chiropractor can help you correct your posture, which prevents a hunched neck or curved back from causing permanent damage. How exactly does this work? We’ll tell you in this blog!
The cause of the stooped posture
Whatever the problem, it is always essential to address the cause. This prevents the problem from recurring. This is exactly what chiropractic does; instead of treating the symptoms, it treats the cause of the symptoms. That is why the chiropractor first investigates where the problem lies. For example, have vertebrae shifted due to regular sitting, which then causes back pain? Or are vertebrae blocked, forcing the muscles to work harder to keep the body upright? During an intake, the chiropractor not only discusses your symptoms, but also examines your spine, posture, and muscle tension. This allows the correction of the stooped posture to be addressed at its core. Very important!
How chiropractic will correct the curved back
Once the cause has been identified, the chiropractor can correct the curved back. But what exactly does this involve? Simply put, the chiropractor applies subtle pressure to the vertebrae that are out of place. This returns them to their correct position, allowing you to move naturally again. The tension in your muscles decreases, blockages are removed, and your body can recover more effectively. Correcting a hunched posture makes it much easier to adopt the correct sitting posture (and maintain it in everyday life!).
The importance of exercises after correction
Often, after correcting your curved back just once, you will already feel relief; your back feels lighter, your posture seems straighter, and your muscles are more relaxed. Wonderful! You may ask yourself: does that mean the problem is solved immediately? Not to disappoint you, but no, unfortunately this is often not the case. In addition to the fact that many patients need multiple sessions, the chiropractor also regularly prescribes additional exercises. These are intended to support the back and neck muscles. By training the muscles, you ensure that they become stronger and can better support your spine. This requires some discipline, but it does ensure that correcting your stooped posture is more effective. So, exercise, exercise, exercise!
Continue to invest in good posture
Corrections and exercises will make your back and neck much more flexible and stronger. Your posture will improve and pain will decrease. Of course, you want to maintain these results, right? If so, don’t forget to do regular “maintenance.” This means having your curved back corrected periodically. For example, having a correction performed once a month keeps the spine flexible and prevents new blockages. It greatly reduces the chance of falling back into bad posture, so you can continue to enjoy a back and neck that don’t hurt, even at the end of a long day. That sounds pretty good, right?
If you’re curious about how a chiropractor can help you fix your hunched posture or curved spine, just reach out to TOPCHIRO. We’d love to tell you more in person.
