Chiropractic Exercises Aimed in Improving Posture

Author: TullerneniSeth | Posted: 17.08.2012

The daily activities we do put a strain on our bodies. Every day, people have to exert effort to move around and complete tasks. The daily physical stress affects the backbone of the body that is the spine. The spine connects the brain to the rest of the body. The spine is where nerves are transmitted. If there is a problem in the spine, the whole body will suffer from it. Improper posture is one of the most common spine problems a person suffers from. Chiropractic helps in improving posture to make sure the body is healthy.

People who stand or sit for long periods during the day will have a problem with their postures. Proper posture is important because this is how balance is achieved in the body. Of course, muscles have an important role in promoting balance. Without balance, the spine suffers and musculoskeletal problems will arise. The person will experience headaches, muscle strains and pain in different parts of the body. To get rid of these problems, improving posture is a must and this can be done through performing chiropractic exercises.

One of the chiropractic exercises in improving posture is called the shoulder retraction exercise. What this exercise does is to align the head and neck to the spinal column. Shoulder retraction exercise relaxes the stiff neck and pectoral muscles to relieve the pain and make it easier to be aligned. How to do it? The person has to stand up straight with feet at shoulder-width apart. The toes should be pointing straight. The abdomen is contracted, arms on the side and face the palms in front. Pull the shoulders down and back and push the breastbone up and down. The exercise should make the chin touch the throat as close as possible.

Another chiropractic exercise for improving the posture is called reverse shoulder shrugs. These exercises remove the stiffness in the shoulder and back which will improve the posture later on. Neck craning happens when there is stress and muscle fatigue. How to do this? The patient can sit or stand up while keeping the head positioned on top of the spine. Lift both shoulders up near the ears and roll the shoulders backward. The end position should open up your chest. You can do this good stretching exercise 3-5 times a day. This is ideal for people who always work in front of the computer.

The repetitive chin tuck exercise stretches the muscles in the neck to help in improving posture. This chiropractic exercise targets the upper cervical spine. How to do this? The person should sit on the edge of the chair while keeping the spine straight. Pull the head and neck back; this should bring the chin close to the throat. A stretch at the back of the neck is felt. This exercise should be done 10 times a day for 5 days a week. The chiropractor will instruct and teach you how to do these exercises at home. It is a must that you do the chiropractic exercises properly or else, proper stretching will not happen.

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