Long-Term Effects of Poor Posture

If you struggle with low energy and chronic neck and back issues, check your posture. Even posture problems resulting from a cheap desk chair or frequent texting place enormous strain on your body. Car accidents, whiplash, and sporting injuries also affect posture. Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center in Westlake Village, CA helps patients correct a wide range of postural issues.

Common Causes of Poor Posture 

Accidents and injuries that never properly healed can cause poor posture. Upper back and neck issues are often caused by our habits and routines, such as:

• Working a 9 to 5 desk job
• Sleeping on your side and stomach
• Wearing high heels or flat shoes
• Slouching over a smartphone or computer
• Being overweight or morbidly obese
• Frequently lifting heavy objects

3 Ways Poor Posture Harms Your Health 

Postural problems often take years to develop. How you carry yourself puts you at risk for bad health, so strengthen your posture with a chiropractor before you feel the long-term consequences, which include:

Dowager Hump (kyphosis) and Neck Pain 

Dowager Hump and tech neck are common names for kyphosis, the curvature of the upper cervical spine resulting from slouching over electronics or sitting at a desk for long hours. Kyphosis often leads to neck pain, stiff shoulders, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). The good news: postural kyphosis is repairable with the care of a well-trained chiropractor.

Spinal Misalignment and Back Pain 

Like Scoliosis, poor posture can lead to a misaligned spine. Hard labor and frequent heavy lifting with poor posture tend to throw the spine out of whack. If you lean more to one side, experience chronic back pain, and struggle to lie down, it's time to see the chiropractor.

Constipation and Disturbed Digestion 

Hunching puts an unnatural amount of weight on your gut, which impairs digestion. If you have IBS, occasional constipation, or a GERD diagnosis that doesn't seem right, your posture may be the culprit.

Contact Our Experienced Chiropractor in Westlake Village 

Good posture improves vitality, confidence, and wellness. If you struggle with chronic neck pain and back pain or feel embarrassed about your profile, we at Duben Holistic Chiropractic Center in Westlake Village, CA can assist you. Dr. Erikson and Dr. Duben are invested in helping patients regain their full range of motion and stand tall. Call us today at (805) 494-1339 or send us an email to set up a consultation.