Paying attention to your posture all day long isn’t the most fun activity. We all love to slouch down into our comfy spot when relaxing, lounging at home or watching television. Bad posture can become a bad habit in a matter of days and before you know it you could be staring at a mirror reflection that just doesn’t look appealing at all.

Bad posture isn’t just visually displeasing. Your posture can have a huge impact on your overall health. The spine connects all your body’s organs, nerves, and tissues. When your spine is misaligned in any way, unnecessary tension is applied to specific areas which could hinder communication in your nerve endings. Bad posture can also result in backaches, joint problems, neck problems and much more.

It’s important that you start paying close attention to your posture. Here are a few of the top health benefits good posture will offer you in the long run. 

REDUCED LOWER BACK PAIN

Slouched positions increase stress in your lower back which eventually affects the structure of your spine, intervertebral discs, facet joints, ligaments, and muscles. All of these misalignments and the extra stress on your lower back can result in constant lower back pain.

LESS HEADACHES

Correcting your posture can help you to reduce headaches. Headaches may arise from neck muscle tension that results from an incorrect neck and head position. Correcting your posture also enhances blood circulation to the brain which can also alleviate headaches since all of your brain tissues receive adequate oxygen and nutrients.

INCREASES YOUR ENERGY LEVELS

When your joints are in alignment, your muscles can function as they are intended. Your muscles won’t have to work quite as hard to function which can enhance your energy levels in general. Correct posture also nourishes the mind which results in a higher energy drive.

REDUCES NECK AND SHOULDER TENSION

Forward head postures or text neck syndrome adds more strain on your upper back and shoulders. When the strain is reduced your muscles won’t tense up and pain can be greatly reduced in these areas.

DECREASES WEAR AND TEAR OF JOINTS

When your body is properly aligned you decrease the tension on joints since your bodyweight is distributed more evenly. Correct posture can make a huge difference in the state of your joints.

INCREASES LUNG CAPACITY

Slouching compresses the lungs. You will feel instantly better when you are sitting upright or in standing position because your lungs can get enough oxygen to fuel your body. Increased lung capacity can help promote your overall health and wellbeing.

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR POSTURE

It isn’t easy to correct your posture all on your own because you likely cannot tell what mistakes you make. Slouching in a sitting position might be an obvious mistake but other errors such as a forward head posture, shoulders or poor back posture can be very hard to identify on your own. 

If you want to improve your posture then it is time for you to book an appointment with a reliable chiropractor. Book your next appointment at BetterBacks BetterLiving today so you can enjoy a healthier and pain-free life tomorrow.