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The Most Common Bad Postures and How They Affect Our Health

Most common bad postures

Have you ever wondered how the bad postures you adopt on a daily basis can affect your health and well-being in the long term? Many of the ailments we suffer from, such as back or neck pain, are directly related to the way we sit, walk or perform everyday activities. In this article, we will discuss the common bad postures that most people tend to adopt and how chiropractic can help correct these habits to improve the quality of life.

What is Bad Posture?

Bad posture is the incorrect position we adopt during daily activities, such as sitting, walking, lifting, or even sleeping. Over time, these positions can put strain on muscles, joints, and the spine, leading to pain and dysfunction. While it may seem harmless in the short term, maintaining bad posture over a long period of time can cause chronic problems.

Common Bad Postures and Their Effects on the Body

Below, we'll explore 10 of the most common bad postures, their effects on the body, and practical solutions to correct them:

1. Wallet Syndrome

Keeping your wallet in your back pocket while sitting can cause an imbalance in your pelvis, leading to chronic lower back pain. The solution is simple: take your wallet out of your back pocket before sitting down.

2. Place Left Arm on Car Window

Resting your arm on the car window while driving can lead to supraspinatus tendonitis and neck and shoulder tension. Being aware of this poor posture and avoiding it is key to preventing pain.

3. Sit in the Front of the Chair

Not fully supporting your back against the backrest of your chair can lead to lower back pain and long-term postural problems. It is important to sit correctly, using the backrest to maintain an ergonomic posture.

4. Poorly Adjusted Work Chair

Having a poorly adjusted office chair that is not appropriate for the height of your desk or computer can cause neck and lower back pain and problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Adjusting your chair so that your computer screen is at eye level and your arms are at a 90-degree angle is essential for maintaining a healthy posture.

5. Lifting Objects by Bending the Trunk

Lifting things from the floor by bending your torso and not your knees can cause herniated discs and lower back pain. The correct way to lift objects is to bend your knees and keep your back straight.

6. Poor Handling of Loads

Lifting heavy objects or bags without balancing the weight between both arms causes tension in the back. The solution is to distribute the weight evenly, carrying bags in both arms to reduce the risk of injury.

7. Carrying Crossbody Bags

Carrying a bag on only one side of the body can alter your posture when walking and cause shoulder or back pain. It is advisable to carry lighter bags or use backpacks that distribute the weight evenly.

8. Badly Positioned Computer Screen

Having your computer screen below eye level causes neck and back strain. Adjusting the height of your screen is an effective solution to prevent these problems.

9. Sleeping on your stomach with your head tilted

Sleeping on your stomach and with your head turned can cause neck tension and breathing problems. Although it can be difficult to change this habit, it is advisable to try sleeping on your side or in the fetal position to relieve tension.

10. Cross your legs

Crossing your legs while sitting can cause spinal imbalance and muscle tension. The best option is to sit with both feet flat on the floor and change positions frequently to avoid problems.

 

How does a chiropractor help correct your posture?

The chiropractor identifies and corrects vertebral subluxations, which are segments of the spine that have alignment or mobility problems. By adjusting these areas, the feedback between the muscles, joints, and nervous system is optimized. This allows the brain to more effectively reorganize the body's posture, thus achieving a healthier, stronger, and more attractive posture!

Tips to Improve Daily Posture

Adopting good posture habits not only improves physical well-being, but can also prevent long-term problems. Here are some useful tips:

  1. Adjust your Workspace: Make sure your computer screen is at the correct height and your chair is properly adjusted.
  2. Lift Weights Correctly: Always lift objects by bending your knees and keeping your back straight.
  3. Vary the Position: Don't stay in the same position for too long. Change your posture frequently.
  4. Daily Stretches: Stretch to reduce muscle tension and improve flexibility.

Conclusion

Common poor posture is a problem that affects most people at some point in their lives. While it may seem harmless, its long-term impact can lead to chronic pain, muscle tension, and other health problems. Chiropractic is an excellent option to correct these imbalances and promote healthy posture. With proper assessment and accurate adjustments, it is possible to improve body alignment, reduce pain, and prevent future problems related to poor posture.

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Chiropractic: frequently asked questions

These are some of the answers we hope to answer your questions about chiropractic, for more information visit our FAQ

Yes very sure. The Chiropractic adjustment acts on the nervous system, in order to allow the body's own recovery capacity to function normally.

Millions of people of all ages and with different problems go to the chiropractor, which has negative impacts.

Because? Chiropractic has an excellent safety record, avoiding invasive procedures.

Several studies have demonstrated that chiropractic care is 250 times safer than anti-inflammatories medical treatment.

The goal of chiropractic is to promote better body functionality.

The Central Nervous System regulates every cell of our body.

Chiropractic focuses on correcting the vertebral subluxations and interferences generated on the vertebrae and avoiding correct body functioning.

The vast majority of its users feel better, recover faster and minimize the use of medications and surgeries.

Many people who enjoy chiropractic care feel less stress, have more vitality and live better daily.

No, it isn't. Chiropractic is a sanitary profession complementary to and different from medicine (according to WHO).

It is studied in specialized chiropractic universities. The chiropractic professional receives a minimum training of 5 years that guarantees the quality and safety of the service it offers.

During the chiropractic university career, you don't study surgery or pharmacy but deeper physiology, anatomy, radiology, neurology, and specific manual chiropractic techniques.

As this profession hasn't been approved yet in Spain, you must go to a "true" chiropractic.

Many people use this legacy to practice manipulations of the vertebral column without the correct studies and knowledge.

For this reason, it is essential that, if you are looking for a chiropractor, you check the web of Asociación Española de Quiropráctica, where you can find recognized professionals with studies.

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