Lancaster Chiropractic Doctor Offers Postural Correction Therapy

By Carmella Isenhour


An individual with poor posture over a period of time may develop structural problems that lead to pain. One example is the condition known as forward head posture. It can lead to pain, including headaches at the base of the skull. An appointment with a Lancaster Chiropractic professional will provide a clear explanation of the condition and how to care for it.

Consider the side view of a person with good posture. His ear is going to be aligned perfectly with the middle of his shoulder. Someone with poor posture will have the head in a forward position, which causes the vertebrae in the neck and upper back to be out of line. Undue pressure is exerted against nerves in that area causing the spine to be in an incorrect position.

The suboccipital muscles keep the chin from dropping forward to lie against the chest. If these muscles are contracted continuously, there will be pressure on the three suboccipital nerves. Headaches at the base of the skull or in the sinus cavities can result.

Studies have shown that a forward head posture adds leverage that may force the entire spine into an incorrect position. This often leads to the formation of a dowagers hump, a lump in the back between the shoulder blades. It can, in addition, interfere with the clients breathing.

Chiropractic adjustments are the optimal way to realign the vertebrae. When posture is corrected, they will be moved into correct alignment. Prior to any care, a thorough evaluation of the individual is completed.

Your first appointment will entail taking a medical history and answering questions such as when did you notice pain, and how intense is it. A hands-on physical exam of the area is required. In most cases an x-ray is necessary to confirm the findings.

Manual adjustments are optimal for correcting any spinal misalignment. A series of appointments will be arranged to administer them. You may also receive a specifically-designed exercise routine to follow at home between appointments. Your chiropractor will provide the advice and hands-on care to realign your spine and maintain your spinal health in the future.




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