Modern research has suggested that THE SPINE and POSTURE affect EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL FUNCTION in the body, from breathing to hormone regulation. A well-aligned and well-adjusted SPINE and IDEAL POSTURE will allow for optimal function of the nervous system and its influence in the coordination of ALL of the body’s cells, tissues, and organs.
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON postural misalignments in today’s modern society is called “UPPER CROSSED SYNDROME”. Hallmark signs of this poor posture involve hypertonicity & tightness in the chest muscles (pectoralis major & minor) and tightness in the upper trapezius and levator scapulae muscles, while exhibiting weak, inactive, and stretched deep neck flexor muscles, lower trapezius, rhomboids, and serratus anterior muscles. At Sage Chiropractic to manage and improve signs of postural syndrome we prescribe strengthening exercises for inhibited muscles with isolated muscle activating exercises.
THESE EXERCISES ARE A SAFE, EASY WAY TO GET THESE KEY POSTURAL MUSCLES ACTIVATED, WHILST INHIBITING MUSCLES THAT ARE TIGHT AND HYPERTONIC.
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING WITH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF POOR POSTURE, YOU MAY WANT TO CONSULT WITH YOUR CHIROPRACTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS, EXERCISES, AND THERAPY THAT WILL BENEFIT YOU MOST