The Effects of Poor Posture:

1. Spinal Misalignment

-Poor posture can cause misalignment in the spine; placing unnecessary strain on your vertebra, discs and nerves. This can lead to chronic back and neck pain.

2. Increased Muscle Tension

-Poor posture causes muscles to work harder to keep the body balanced; leading to tightness, discomfort and pain; especially in the shoulders, hips, back and neck.

3. Pressure on Joints

-Poor posture can put excessive load on your joints, causing simple activities like walking to become painful. Over time, this causes inflammation, joint pain and even conditions like osteoarthritis.

4. Impact on Nerves

-Poor posture can cause nerve compression, particularly in the lower back and neck. This can result in radiating pain, numbness, or tingling sensations down the arms and/or legs.

5. Digestive and Respiratory

-Poor posture restricts your abdominal contents, which can interfere with digestion and lead to bowel disorders.

-Poor posture limits the pleural space; restricting the diaphragm and lungs; leading to difficulty breathing, relaxing and sleeping.

6. Impact on Headaches

-Poor posture strains muscles, nerves and arteries in the neck; creating and exacerbating the frequency and intensity of migraines and tension headaches.

7. Fatigue and Circulation

-Poor posture requires more energy to maintain stability. The added strain leaves you feeling tired and prone to muscle/joint stiffness and chronic fatigue.

-Poor posture restricts blood vessels and leads to swelling and discomfort in your body along with decreased cardiovascular fitness.

In Summary:

-Correcting your posture will not only make a significant difference in relieving and preventing pain, but also help to reduce strain on muscles, joints, ligaments, blood vessels and nerves; allowing your body and brain to function more efficiently. Through this enhanced function you will begin to sleep better, think more clearly, regain motivation and start to improve all areas of your life. Your journey to better health and a more fulfilling life starts with better posture.