Forward head posture is a common postural fault that’s associated with excessive screen use. A systematic research review has determined that adults with neck pain are more likely to exhibit forward head posture than individuals without neck pain. … [Read more...]
Poor Posture Linked to Headaches
In this case study, a man with a history of constant pain and headaches following a work injury presented for chiropractic care. A thorough examination revealed that the patient had exaggerated forward head posture and thoracic hyperkyphosis. … [Read more...]
Strategies to Reduce Work-Related Back Pain
No matter if you work at a desk or operate heavy machinery, back pain can make it difficult to perform your job. To help avoid back pain at work, experts at the Mayo Clinic recommend the following: maintain good posture; when lifting heavy objects, … [Read more...]
Shoulder Strength Affected By Posture
A recent study assessed the effect of various sitting postures on the external rotator muscle strength of the shoulder. Among a group of 100 participants, researchers observed that shoulder external rotator strength declined 8% following five minutes … [Read more...]
Is Poor Pelvic Posture Common in Teens?
Using 3D digital technology to evaluate the pelvic posture of 32 adolescents, researchers found that the majority of teens exhibited abnormal pelvic and total body posture. This is concerning as postural changes, especially in the pelvis, can place … [Read more...]
Head Posture and Muscle Endurance Associated with Neck Pain in Teens
Portuguese researchers analyzed the posture and neck muscle function of 35 teens with neck pain and 35 of their asymptomatic peers. They found a distinct difference in cervical posture between the two groups and also detected less neck flexor and … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Bad Posture
“The beginning of the disease process starts with postural distortions.” ~ Dr. Hans Seyle, Nobel Laureate … [Read more...]
Chiropractic: Important Posture
Poor posture is associated with asymmetries in motion, leading to accelerated degenerative spinal joint pathology that will, in time, adversely affect the nervous system. Koch et al, 2002 … [Read more...]